Jacob the Jeweler Arrested
Yakov Arabov, known throughout the hip-hop world as Jacob Arabo or Jacob the Jeweller, was arrested on money laundering charges, the Associated Press reports.
Arabov made jewelry for stars like Kanye West and Elton John. According to police, he was also connected to a drug and money laundering ring that spawned many states.
The New York jeweler was arrested on Thursday, and made a brief court appearance. Bail was set at $100,000, which Arabov paid.
His lawyer said his client did not want to comment, saying the day had been difficult enough on him due to the arrest.
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