A high-stakes legal battle has erupted between a divorcing couple over the fate of their once-successful New York City-based cookie business, Thin Cookies. The husband, Yoseph Raja, filed a lawsuit Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court accusing his wife, Zohal Azimi Raja, of sabotaging the company, withdrawing more than $100,000 from its bank accounts, and taking the company's delivery van.
Raja claims Azimi's actions have crippled the business, rendering it unable to pay employees, forcing the temporary closure of its Greenwich Village store, and leading to eviction notices for unpaid rent. The suit also alleges spoilage of inventory, strained vendor and landlord relationships, and a significant loss of goodwill.
According to the lawsuit, Azimi is not a shareholder, officer, or director of the business, and her involvement was primarily in recipe development, social media, and graphic design. Raja, who is president and a 50% owner, asserts that his father, Bashir Raja, owns the remaining half of the business. The suit further alleges that Azimi used company funds for personal credit card expenses.
Thin Cookies began in 2021 as a home-based venture. Azimi, whose father owns a Middle Eastern bakery in Queens, grew up immersed in baking. The business gained traction with wholesale orders, leading to the opening of their first brick-and-mortar store in Hicksville, Long Island, in 2023. A second location followed on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village in 2025. The couple also has two young children.
The couple's marriage unraveled, with Azimi filing for divorce on February 22, 2026. The legal dispute over the business commenced approximately seven months later. Raja is seeking an unspecified amount in damages and the return of the company van.
Azimi declined to comment, stating she had not seen the lawsuit, while Raja could not be reached for comment. Their attorney also did not return calls seeking comment.