Jerusalem rabbi arrested for sexual offenses against minors

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of committing sexual offences against minors in several different cases over a period of years.

 A man under arrest (illustrative) (photo credit: PEXELS)
A man under arrest (illustrative)
(photo credit: PEXELS)

Police arrested on Saturday night a Jerusalem educator for allegedly having committed sexual offenses against minors.

According to reports, the suspect is in his 50s and is a rabbi. His remand was extended while the investigations continue.

The rabbi has allegedly committed sexual offenses against minors in several different cases over a period of years.

 The Old City of Jerusalem (credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The Old City of Jerusalem (credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Held in detention

The suspect was taken to the Neve Ya’acov police station, where his remand was extended until August 15.

Police are also investigating the possibility that there are other minors who were harmed by the actions of the suspect, and investigations are being carried out to confirm these suspicions.