Four men, including the current leader of ultra-orthodox sect Lev Tahor, were arrested and charged in relation to the kidnapping of two minors in New York State this week, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Helbrans, 36, is alleged to be the current leader of the sect, formerly headed by his father, Schlomo Helbrans. The two children were staying with their mother in Woodridge after she reportedly fled the Lev Tahor sect, now established in Guatemala. The release goes on to say that Jacob Rosner, 20, "is considered within Lev Tahor to be the husband of the 14-year old" kidnapping victim. Before the Lev Tahor community moved overnight from Quebec to southern Ontario, it was under investigation by Quebec youth protection officials.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2018 01:30 UTC