Fraud
Suspected money laundering network used real estate vouchers to move NIS 500 million
Three central suspects were arrested after a covert investigation allegedly uncovered a financial crime network involving fictitious companies, false invoices and real estate payment vouchers.
Police officer indicted after allegations of using confidential databases to harass, extort women
Former Value Base analyst convicted of insider trading, securities fraud
A breakthrough in the Slice affair: Investors will be able to choose how to receive their money
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
The 25-year-old is being extradited to West Virginia, per the report, which did not provide additional details on the allegations.
California authorities uncover suspected mass killing of hundreds of rescue dogs
A majority of the dogs were microchipped, and many were found to have been killed by gunshots, police confirmed after forensic testing.
Iraq launches sweeping anti-corruption crackdown, detains dozens of officials
Reports indicate that one Iraqi member of parliament, Alia Nassif, was found with some $15 million in cash in her house.
Lawyer claimed disability residency status to save NIS 450,000 on property taxes
Rafael Yitzhak was released under restrictive conditions while authorities investigate suspected property tax fraud worth NIS 450,000.
Gerrer Hasid accused of massive fraud extradited to the US
After years of delays and legal proceedings in Israel, Michael Fein landed in New York and will stand trial in Missouri on suspicion of forging data and inflating budgets to obtain giant loans.
Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract
The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
An Israeli from Los Angeles is accused of a massive fraud: He recruited elderly people to nursing hospitals, paid bribes – and even registered deceased people for hospice after their death.
Head of local authority detained by Lahav 433's fraud unit on suspicion of public corruption
Searches are being conducted in the homes of officials and authority offices, and additional senior officials have been summoned for investigation.
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Of the cases where an elder was defrauded, 92% of the perpetrators were family members of the victim, with 48% their children and 33% their spouse.
Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court
Netanyahu is charged in the case with fraud and breach of trust.