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They texted about Torah and mitzvahs. Feds say they were insider trading

JL;DR SUMMARY A complex insider trading network, utilizing Jewish code words, has been unveiled by federal authorities, implicating several individuals including corporate lawyer Nicolo Nourafchan. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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IndictmentFinancial CrimeInsider TradingNicolo NourafchanJewish Code WordsMergers And AcquisitionsAmazon AcquisitionTorah And MitzvahsSecurities FraudJewish Business Network

Places mentioned

Israel
"Other code words and phrases used in the alleged scheme included rabbi, shul, and the next flight to Israel."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Nineteen of the cases 30 defendants have been arrested in Los Angeles, New York and Florida and have appeared in federal court."
Florida, United States
"Nineteen of the cases 30 defendants have been arrested in Los Angeles, New York and Florida and have appeared in federal court."
New York, United States
"Nineteen of the cases 30 defendants have been arrested in Los Angeles, New York and Florida and have appeared in federal court."
Russian Federation
"(Two located in Russia and Israel are considered fugitives, according to the Department of Justice.)"

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