Subway security guard allegedly took cash to open gates, MTA says

A security guard was seen on surveillance video letting commuters through subway gates in exchange for cash, according to the MTA Inspector General.

The worker allegedly let riders through five different times in July 2025. A complaint from transit officials included photos of the incidents at the 8th Avenue N-line station in Brooklyn.

“The Security Guard improperly accepted cash from customers for her personal gain, and by doing so, she stole money from NYC Transit,” the report read.

Security guard uses student OMNY card

Officials from the inspector general’s office interviewed the woman after reviewing the footage. She told them she was hired in June 2024, received no training, and had no prior experience…

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