Rudy Giuliani’s New York apartment raided by US authorities, devices seized

US federal investigators have searched the New York City apartment of Rudolph Giuliani, the city’s former mayor and later US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.

The agents seized electronic devices, escalating a criminal investigation into Mr Giuliani.

Mr Giuliani’s lawyer, Bob Costello, confirmed that a search warrant had been executed. Mr Giuliani did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have been investigating Mr Giuliani’s business dealings in Ukraine.

Two former associates, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, have been charged with campaign finance violations and other crimes.

Parnas’ and Fruman’s work allegedly included efforts to help Mr Giuliani dig up damaging information before the 2020…