Fraud

Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests

The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.

 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.
Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Israel Police detain local authority head, senior officials over alleged wartime donations fraud

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Trump nominates Colin McDonald as assistant A-G for national fraud enforcement

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the complete disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip with "no delay" at the Knesset, Jerusalem. January 26.

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000


Trump, NY attorney general to argue over scope of looming fraud trial

Even a brief delay "would likely wreak havoc" on the trial and other trials that Trump faces.

 Former U.S. President Donald Trump is shown in a police booking mugshot released by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against him and 18 of his allies in their attempt to overturn the state's 2020 election results in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., August 24, 2

Olympic champion accused of faking terminal cancer to evade debt

Scandal erupts in Canada as Eric Lamaze, three-time Olympic medalist, allegedly fabricates medical documents to dodge financial liability.


An ex-Marine reported company defrauding millions from tax payers, receives $40 million settlement

Ex-US Marine Sarah Feinberg outed a defense firm using funds from its $6.5 billion worth of government contracts to make up for company shortfalls.

Police officers stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U.S., January 19, 2018

Bar association opens ethics probe into MQG head Eliad Shraga

The sister of the disabled soldier had reportedly claimed that Shraga had charged them NIS 1.5 million for services.

 People stand in line at an election booth for the Israel Bar Association vote on June 20, 2023

Jerusalem vendor arrested after scamming American tourist for $2,000 ashtray - report

The scam began when a vendor in Jerusalem's market offered an American tourist a cash advance for a credit card transaction.

 IN THE OLD City’s three main souks (markets), Butchers’ Market, Goldsmiths’ Market and Fragrances and Spices Market, more than 90% of the shops have closed.

Trump pleads not guilty to charges he tried to overturn election loss

Trump and his allies are accused of of promoting false claims that the election was rigged, pressuring state and federal officials to alter the and assembling fake slates of electors.

 Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on as he holds a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, US, July 29, 2023.

Florida woman who stole from Holocaust survivor receives jail sentence

Peaches Stergo was sentenced to 51 months in jail and ordered to repay $2.83 million USD.

 A suspect is seen in handcuffs, arrested after an Israel Police raid on a crime ring that defrauded tens of millions from Israel's National Insurance, on February 28, 2023.

NASA employee used COVID relief funds to grow weed, pay off debt

A NASA employee received a total of $151,900 in COVID-related relief loans before using the money to begin cultivating marijuana and pay off his real estate loans.

 An employee checks cannabis plants at a medical marijuana plantation in northern Israel on March 21, 2017.

Hunter Biden judge says can't accept plea deal in surprise turn

Hunter Biden did not pay taxes on more than $1.5 million in income in 2017 and 2018 despite owing more than $100,000.

 Hunter Biden walks to the motorcade after arriving at Fort McNair, after U.S. President Joe Biden spent the weekend at Camp David, in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2023

Jewish comedian, businessman files appeal against fraud conviction

Ari Teman is facing a year in prison over a payment dispute that resulted in a fraud conviction against him.

 A Court of Appeals hearing an argument.