Jerusalem merchant arrested after charging US tourist £1500 for ashtray – The woman was reportedly left distraught after the encounter | The Jewish Chronicle

(JNS) Police detained a merchant in Jerusalem’s Old City this week after he allegedly scammed an American tourist by charging her almost $1,900 (£1500) for a souvenir ashtray.
Earlier this month, the man approached allegedly approached an American woman, who is in her 60s, after seeing her smoking near his shop.