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Hunt for Sarbox fugitive heats up

Where in the world is Kobi Alexander, who was hit recently with a raft of options- and Sarbox-related fraud charges? The hunt for the former CEO of Comverse, a once high-flying tech firm, has generated headlines around the world. Interpol is said to be heavily involved. The Israeli press reported he has been sighted in Sri Lanka. Even with the war, the news has been hot in Israel, where Alexander kept a second home. He wired $57 million to an account in Israel as prosecutors circled. Then he fled. But so far the fugitive remains free. Alexander's attorney has not spoken with his client in "several weeks."

> Here's an update from the LA Times
> Here's The New York Times' article


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