Saratoga Today: Swindling the State: Man Busted for Working Second job in Malta while on the Clock for New York State

Aidan Cahill

October 23, 2025

While working a second job is usually a good way to earn extra money, it's not a good idea when you're supposed to be on the clock for the State of New York.

This is according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office who arrested Mehul Goswami, 39 or Latham who was arrested on charges of grand larceny after he allegedly stole $50,000 by working a second job when he was supposed to be working remotely for the state.

According to the Sherriff's Office, Goswami was working in the town of Malta at the same time he was clocked in for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services. The investigation was conducted by both the New York Inspector General's Office and Sherrif's Office.

"Public employees are entrusted with the responsibility to serve with integrity, and Mr. Goswami's alleged conduct represents a serious breach of that trust," said New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang. "Working a second, full-time job while claiming to be working for the State is an abuse of public resources, including taxpayer dollars. My office will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to hold anyone accountable who would undermine the integrity of public service in New York State."

Goswami was arranged in Malta Town Court and released pending further legal proceedings.