Five executives of a strip club company were indicted Tuesday for tax fraud and bribing a tax auditor, State Attorney General Letitia James announced — charges that could draw prison stints from eight to 25 years if convicted.
RCI Hospitality Holding Inc. executives Ahmed “Ed” Anakar, 58, Bradley Chhay, 41, Shaun Kevlin, 45, Eric Langan, 57, and Timothy Winata, 71, face allegations involving 79 crimes, including conspiracy, bribery and criminal tax fraud, following a probe by the state AG’s office.
Three Manhattan strip clubs owned by the company — Rick’s Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, and Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar, all in Midtown — were also charged in the indictment. The clubs remain open for business.
“RCI, the individuals involved, and the three clubs deny the allegations and will t