Alleged US victim joins raft of complainants against Haredi patrol head Rotter

An investigation into sexual assaults claims against Haredi community patrol chief Chaim Rotter has expanded overseas to the US, law enforcement announces this morning, after a fresh complaint was filed through the FBI.

Police investigators probing Rotter’s alleged sex crimes say that they took a statement from the complainant, who resides in the US, in cooperation with the American agency.

Rotter headed the Shomrim security patrol in Bnei Brak and is thought to have exploited his position to sexually assault young volunteers in the organization. So far, 15 people have filed complaints against him, Hebrew media report.

The suspect is currently in custody as police continue to probe the case, which has drawn wide media attention due to his high-profile position.