Israeli organized crime

Japanika saga: Police arrest 28-year-old suspected of attempted arson on sushi chain's Haifa branch

Most recently, the investigation into the attacks on Japanika has expanded internationally, with the FBI and Romanian police now involved, N12 reported on Friday.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.
A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Japanika probe goes international as FBI, Romanian police join investigation

Police announced on Tuesday that the Tel Aviv District Police Central Unit had arrested Yossi Musli on suspicion of involvement in shootings and grenade attacks targeting Japanika locations.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest crime organization boss Yossi Musli after Japanika grenade attacks

The arrest was carried out as part of the investigation into the wave of grenade attacks, arson, and shootings that has hit central and northern Israel in recent days.

|ByHODAYA RAN
Israeli security forces conduct raids in the overt phase of Operation "Nomad," July 13, 2026.

Codename 'Nomad': First Bedouin undercover agent cracks major Israeli organized crime network

During his time undercover, the Nomad was party to dozens of arms deals and drug deals, purchasing four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Two bodies found burned in car near Ramle in suspected double murder

The vehicle belonged to a resident of the North who was known to police.

DECEMBER 25, 2014ByBEN HARTMAN
Burnt car in which two bodies were discovered near Ramle

Southern mob boss indicted for reign of terror against local gamblers

Indictment describes how one cab driver sold his fleet of taxis and fled country after falling into debt.

MAY 20, 2014ByBEN HARTMAN
Gambling 370