It has already been established that the chareidi couple which fled Israel because of the Vaad Tznius, and was subsequently arrested for carrying drugs, was set up.

Members of the Eida Vaad Tznius allegedly planted drugs in their bags so they would be arrested when they arrived in the Ukraine.

One of the suspects who was jailed in Israel for his part in the unfortunate ordeal admitted to Ladaat News of planting the drugs on the couple. He said “I spoke but did not become a state witness”.

The avreich who was in custody and was jailed until recently, was released last week. Despite the rumors, he insists he did not turn on the others to become a state witness. He added he spoke when he learned one of the others who is jailed tried dumping the case in his lap.

Additional arrests were made months later, apparently as investigators continue probing. One of the suspects who is still in police custody allegedly tried to dump the guilt on the avreich who was released, as he is not from the former’s chassidus. This appears to have led to the latter agreeing to give some information, which appears to have led to his release.

The rumors are that he provided sufficient information to lead to additional arrests, hence he was released from jail.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)