Accusations Against CUNY Director of Misconduct

A high-ranking official at CUNY is facing serious allegations of inappropriate behavior, including groping, harassment, and indecent exposure, according to a recent lawsuit.

Krafins Valcin, who holds the title of senior director for academic collaboration technology, reportedly assaulted a 34-year-old IT senior associate after an office happy hour in Manhattan on December 2, 2025. This was detailed in a lawsuit filed on September 29 in Manhattan Supreme Court.

The plaintiff, who has chosen to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, indicated that she had been working with Valcin for around six months without any issues. As a result, she agreed to share a ride home since both are New Jersey residents.

However, she claims that Valcin’s demeanor shifted dramatically as they made their way to his car. The lawsuit states that he made an inappropriate comment, allegedly saying, “I can tell you have a fat p—y,” while grabbing her fingers.

She described feeling “utterly shocked” by his boldness and repeatedly expressed her lack of interest, but Valcin reportedly continued with suggestive remarks and even touched her thigh inappropriately during the drive.

After driving her to a train station in Newark where her car was parked, Valcin allegedly blocked her vehicle to prevent her from leaving.

While she was inside her car, he purportedly approached her side, opened the door, and forced her hand onto his erect penis, saying, “This is what you do to me.” When she managed to pull her hand away, he allegedly exposed himself further.

Fearful, she contacted Newark police, but the case was ultimately dismissed due to insufficient video evidence, as a source revealed.

Following the assault, Valcin reportedly pleaded for forgiveness, stating he had “more to lose” than she did.

The woman reached out to CUNY’s Title IX office in January, citing panic attacks stemming from the incident. She asserts that a no contact order was issued in February, but Valcin continues to occupy his position.

She claims that she has been too traumatized to return to the office, opting instead to work from home.

“The most disturbing part is that after enduring her co-worker’s demeaning advances, CUNY did nothing to address the situation or change Valcin’s position. Instead of ensuring a safe work environment for her, it seems CUNY placed the onus on her to alter her work life to avoid him,” stated her lawyer, Gerald Cohen.

When contacted, Valcin expressed being “shocked” by the allegations and denied the accusations but chose not to elaborate further.

A spokesperson for CUNY emphasized the seriousness with which the institution treats claims of sexual assault and harassment, reiterating their commitment to a safe environment, but noted that they cannot comment on ongoing legal matters.