‘Israeli Bernie Madoff’ accused of defrauding ultra-Orthodox out of millions in U.S.

An Israeli man was indicted by U.S. authorities for a Fonzie scheme in which he defrauded investors of some 47 million dollars to finance his lavish lifestyle. Court filings in Los Angeles County, show the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission and Israeli security officials, alleged that 35-year-old Yossi Engel promised at least 29 ultra-Orthodox investors…

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Police arrest suspect over blazing dumpster that injured mother during Haredi riot

Police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in launching a blazing dumpster on wheels that slammed into a passerby and seriously injured her during protests in Jerusalem earlier this month, authorities said Sunday. The suspect was arrested in the capital’s ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, police said. The area was the scene of riots of December 15 that…

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