Former New York police officers and firefighters are among 106 people accused of involvement in a social security fraud after the September the 11th attacks.

Prosecutors say many were coached into faking psychiatric problems, and claimed up to tens of thousands of dollars.

New York police commissioner Bill Bratton's called them a disgrace:

Video footage has emerged of some of the accused - who are on long term benefits - fishing, running and taking part in martial arts.

Cyrus Vance Junior is the Manhattan District Attorney:

Pictured above, American flags from an exhibition at the 9/11 memorial site in New York