A very intriguing series of arrests in New Jersey this morning where the feds, claiming to be busting up an international money laundering ring that allegedly includes the “trafficking of body parts,” have picked up a bunch of mayors, rabbis, and lower level government employees. It’s not clear yet the scope of the investigation or how far it extends beyond New Jersey (some New York rabbis were arrested, too). We’re looking into it at TPMmuckraker and will bring you more through the day.
Late Update: TPM Reader SP flags this angle:
Hoboken Mayor Peter J. Cammarano III, who was taken away by the FBI today, was sworn in on July 1. Granted he’s been a councilman since 2005, but, still, did he just set some kind of record for the official most quickly arrested for corruption? Even for NJ, 22 days is awfully fast.
