It has been reported that more than 30 people, including five rabbis in New York and New Jersey, are part of the massive FBI corruption sweep that netted two local mayors today.
The arrests of the mayors of Hoboken and Secaucus this morning came after what started two years ago as a federal probe of money transfers by members of the Syrian Jewish communities in Deal — a wealthy New Jersey shore community near Asbury Park — and Brooklyn, according to a report. At some point, it expanded into a political corruption investigation.
The Star-Ledger reported this morning:
“The arrests are the result of a two year probe that began with an investigation of money transfers by members of the Syrian enclaves in Deal and Brooklyn. Those arrested this morning include key religious leaders in the tight-knit, wealthy communities.
“The federal investigation then expanded into a public corruption probe.
“No indictments have been released, though court appearances are expected later today in U.S. District Court in Newark. Nearly 20 people have already been led into the FBI building in Newark as the sweep continues to unfold in two states.”
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