Israel Radio reports three employees of the Chadrei Chareidim internet site have been arrested in connection with alleged extortion. The report is limited an vague, simply stating there is a gag order on details surrounding the case and the three arrests.

Israeli media report that the arrests stem from reports of several people who were told that negative stories that had been posted about them would be removed in exchange for payment.

Israeli police say that they anticipate that additional arrests will be made.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)