Legal Issues
In September 2011, Pinto's father-in law, the chief Rabbi of Argentina Shlomo, retracted accusations of money laundering against Pinto in the Jerusalem District Court. The father-in-law said the retraction was "part of an arrangement made for legal reasons and to preserve domestic tranquility". Under the terms of the agreement, Pinto was required to pay NIS 3.4 million for two apartments purchased by his father-in-law, in the Gold housing complex in Jerusalem, with funds that were allegedly obtained from Pinto.
On October 12, 2012 Pinto was reported to be under investigation for money laundering. He was released on bail and placed under house arrest for an alleged bribery attempt of an Israeli police official involved in the investigation.
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