Earlier this year, Jerusalem Police Department detectives arrested a suspect for illegally possessing a gun in Jerusalem. After he was questioned by the police, an indictment was filed against him and the legal proceedings in his case are currently underway.
A mother and son were detained for questioning on suspicion of extortion by threats, assault and money laundering amounting to more than NIS 1 million // Credit: Police Spokesperson's Office
Following suspicions raised during the investigation, another investigation was opened, and today (Monday) his mother, who lives in Jerusalem, was also arrested. As stated, during the investigation, it also emerged that the defendant and his mother were running a loan line in violation of the law.
Footage from the arrest carried out this morning in Jerusalem and the items seized in the activity, photo: Israel Police Spokesperson's Office
In addition, it turned out that people who borrowed money from them and did not return them on time, were threatened and attacked by the defendant or employees on his behalf. Following these suspicions, another investigation was launched.
A search of the mother's home revealed 54,170 shekels and hundreds of dollars in cash, pistol bullets, cell phones and laptops, various documents and more.
54,170 NIS and hundreds of dollars in cash, pistol bullets, cell phones and laptops, various documents seized,
The suspects were taken for interrogation on suspicion of money laundering, extortion and threats, obstruction of investigation, assault and tax offenses.
It is suspected that the two illegally lent money totaling more than NIS 1 million to dozens of borrowers, and some of those who failed to repay were threatened, blackmailed and even assaulted by them. The investigation is ongoing in order to bring them to justice.
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