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NJ Mayors, NY Rabbis Busted in Corruption Probe

Syrian Jews accused of money-laundering

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(Newser) – In a huge corruption bust, FBI agents arrested 30 people today, including the mayors of Hoboken and Secaucus, the deputy mayor of Jersey City, a New Jersey assemblyman, and several Brooklyn and New Jersey rabbis, the Star-Ledger reports. The arrests stem from a 2-year money-laundering probe centered on New York’s Syrian Jewish community. Agents raided religious institutions and arrested religious leaders from wealthy communities.

The investigation, by the FBI and IRS, eventually broadened into a public corruption probe. Those nabbed include Daniel Van Pelt, a New Jersey state lawmaker since 1988; Peter Cammarano, the newly elected mayor of Hoboken; and Dennis Elwell, 64, who’s been mayor of Secaucus for more than 20 years. Indictments have not yet been released. Court appearances are expected later today.

Peter Cammarano, mayor of Hoboken, is seen in this photo from his campaign website.
Peter Cammarano, mayor of Hoboken, is seen in this photo from his campaign website.
This image from the New Jersey Legislature shows Assemblyman Daniel Van Pelt.
This image from the New Jersey Legislature shows Assemblyman Daniel Van Pelt.
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Amber
Jul 23, 09 9:44 AM CDT
Assemblyman Daniel M. Van Pelt (R).....Mayor Peter Cammarano III (R).....Mayor Dennis Elwell (R)......Arrested for money laundering...oh my, what ever could be the connection of the three...(R)....(R).....(R)....(R)....(R)....(R)......Seems to be a party theme this criminal behavoir. Reply
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mainlander
Jul 23, 09 9:50 AM CDT
Most politicians are corrupt, regardless of party.
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keybored
Jul 23, 09 9:58 AM CDT
@mainlander -- corruption knows no boundries, but considering most Republicans spend an inordinate amount of time expounding the virtues of family values, Christianity, etc. the hypocrisy adds an extra unsavory dimension.
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godawgs
Jul 23, 09 10:22 AM CDT
yeah because the democrats running the country are so clean, I mean we could go through all of the cabinet appointments and their legal troubles if you like....but i have to agree with mainlander on this one they are all corrupt.
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timeandagain
Jul 23, 09 10:22 AM CDT
Hmmm. Admittedly, I don't have a cat as my avatar, so maybe I am missing something here, but where did you determine that either mayor was a republican?
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