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06-15-2006, 09:23 PM
Jacob Arabov, famed jeweler, arrested, spokesman says
June 15, 2006, 5:03 PM EDT
NEW YORK -- Famed jeweler Jacob Arabov, named in songs by R. Kelly and Kanye West, has been arrested on on money laundering charges, a spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Thursday.
Spokeswoman Erin Mulvey said Arabov was arrested around 10 a.m. Thursday at his midtown Manhattan store.
An Arabov spokesman, Paul Wilmot, also confirmed the arrest.
"The arrest of Mr. Arabov is the result of an unfortunate misunderstanding that we believe will be straightened out in the next several weeks," said Wilmot, a spokesman for Jacob & Co.
He added, "We are confident that once the government is advised of all the facts surrounding these issues that all of the charges against Mr. Arabov will be completely dismissed."
source: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--jacob-jewelerarre0615jun15,0,5359165.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork
June 15, 2006, 5:03 PM EDT
NEW YORK -- Famed jeweler Jacob Arabov, named in songs by R. Kelly and Kanye West, has been arrested on on money laundering charges, a spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Thursday.
Spokeswoman Erin Mulvey said Arabov was arrested around 10 a.m. Thursday at his midtown Manhattan store.
An Arabov spokesman, Paul Wilmot, also confirmed the arrest.
"The arrest of Mr. Arabov is the result of an unfortunate misunderstanding that we believe will be straightened out in the next several weeks," said Wilmot, a spokesman for Jacob & Co.
He added, "We are confident that once the government is advised of all the facts surrounding these issues that all of the charges against Mr. Arabov will be completely dismissed."
source: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--jacob-jewelerarre0615jun15,0,5359165.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork