Fraud
Israeli investment fraud scam defrauds over 4,000 Australians out of millions of dollars - report
Mysterious Israeli businessman Shefi Goldberg claimed he had not committed any fraud or been involved in such activity, adding that he had no connection to the companies named in the investigation.
‘Lowest of lows’: US Holocaust survivors targeted in fake restitution scam
Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75
Rehovot resident arrested for allegedly operating shell companies, tax fraud, Tax Authority says
How Iraqi militias siphoned billions from Visa and Mastercard for Iran - WSJ
US and Iraqi authorities revealed a complex scheme involving prepaid cards that funneled illicit funds to Iranian-backed terror militias.
Bedouin town's treasurer inflated salary, embezzled over NIS 1.7 million from local council
Former Tuba-Zanghariya treasurer inflated salary, embezzled over NIS 1.7 million from local council.
Police arrest dozens of soccer players suspected of fraud and embezzlement
They are suspected of fraud and embezzlement of public funds. Also held and questioned were a doctor, a lawyer, and a staffer at the NII.
Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors
The fraud, committed largely via telephone, particularly targeted Israel's Russian-speaking community, with scammers speaking in Russian.
Homeless man buys and resells one Omer Adam concert ticket, earns NIS 40,000
An investigation revealed that the suspect defrauded people by changing SIM cards to different phone numbers and reselling the same ticket.
Israeli private investigator loses extradition fight over US 'hack and leak' charges
Amit Forlit, 57, is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and computer hacking relating to his alleged targeting of environmental activists.
George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison
Santos pleaded guilty last August to two of the 23 criminal counts he faced for inflating fundraising numbers and faking donor names to qualify for financial support from the Republican Party.
Twelve arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and extortion
The suspects reportedly used threats against the victims’ families, carried out shooting incidents, and even attempted to murder one of the victims.
Israel arrests five for stealing millions from public war funds for evacuees
In total, it is believed the five individuals misappropriated tens of millions of shekels.
Nearly half of Israelis have fallen victim to online scams - study
The Israel Internet Association stressed that the findings highlight the urgent need to raise awareness and promote individual responsibility among users.
