Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday from the mayor’s office of community affairs, was accused of instructing witnesses to lie to federal authorities.

Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday from his job in Mayor Eric Adams' administration, was arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly obstructing the investigation into the mayor and his campaign. Bahi served as senior liaison in the Adams administration's community affairs until his resignation on Monday.

A former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence in a sweeping federal investigation that led to Mayor Eric Adams' indictment on charges he took bribes and illegal campaign cash from foreign interests.