Kochi synagogue arson: Suspected international links, possible wider conspiracy under probe

Kochi, Oct 14 (UNI) Police are investigating suspected international extremist links and a possible wider conspiracy following the arrest of a 32-year-old man for allegedly setting fire to a nursery near the historic Kadavumbhagam Jewish synagogue here, with suspicious digital communications pointing to an unidentified handler and possible cryptocurrency payments. The accused, Ebin B Paul, a native of Puthencruz in Ernakulam district, was arrested in connection with the fire at Blossom Nursery, located opposite the synagogue in the Ernakulam Market area, around 0230 hours on Monday, October 12, sources said. A preliminary examination of his mobile phone allegedly revealed communications…