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"The work of the police and the welfare services on this case would have been so much easier if Israel had specific anti-cult legislation," says Dr Habi Zohar, a specialist on sects who counsels families who have lost members to cult activity.

Zohar also advises the Israeli Center for Cult Victims, which collected testimonies from Goel Ratzon's wives over the past year.

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The investigation of a suspected cult leader accused of raping and enslaving scores of women took a dramatic turn on Friday after one of his alleged victims gave indications that she may agree to cooperate with authorities.

It has also been revealed that one of Ratzon's wives cooperated with the police, providing them with the evidence necessary to carry out the arrest.

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