Fraud

Seven arrested for allegedly defrauding Israel’s wartime evacuation grants

The suspects allegedly sought to fraudulently claim evacuation grants from the National Insurance Institute, causing millions of shekels in public fund losses.

 Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, October 21, 2023
 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.

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

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


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.

Tinder Swindler lashes out in rare interview: Kate Konlin used me for my money

In an exclusive interview with "Maariv," Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev opens up about his life and accuses ex-girlfriend Kate Konlin of trying to extort him.

Screenshot of Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, in his documentary series on Free TV.

Owners used fraudulent funds to buy Israel's national airline - New York A-G

“Rozenberg’s investment in El Al...was made possible by his and Hagler’s longstanding pattern of fraud and illegality,” the suit says.

El Al plane

New York court narrows Donald Trump fraud case, dismisses Ivanka Trump as defendant

The court also said all claims against Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump should be dismissed because they were too old.

Donald Trump departs Trump Tower two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, New York, US, August 10, 2022.

Didn’t see it coming: 'Psychic' arrested for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Runner, who holds both French and Canadian citizenship was responsible for defrauding more than $175 million USD from victims in the United States.


CarPay introduces secure second-hand vehicle sales and purchases in Israel

The company aims to prevent financial fraud and revolutionize the way people buy and sell cars.

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US Rep. Santos charged with fraud, money laundering -statement

An Associated Press reporter who reached him by phone Tuesday quoted Santos as saying: "This is news to me. You’re the first to call me about this."

 Newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing a scandal over his resume and claims he made on the campaign trail, makes a gesture with his left hand as he casts his vote for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from the House Chamber during a 10th round of voting for the new Speaker.

Netanyahu's criminal trial to be expedited, Yair Lapid to testify in spring - report

List of witnesses in PM's Case 1000 significantly shortened, KAN News reported, adding that A-G Gali Bahrav-Miara could mediate in hopes of a plea deal.

 Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial hearing, May 11, 2022.

Russian spy gathered intel on Israeli political party leader

Russian spy Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov operated for a decade under a Brazilian alias and targeted the US and ICC in The Hague. However, he also gathered information on Israeli figures.

A Russian flag is reflected in an eye in this picture illustration taken October 4, 2018.

Or Akiva mayor Ya'akov Edri indicted for corruption, accepting bribes

In light of these charges, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara submitted a petition to the Knesset to have Edri suspended.

 Ya'akov Edri, mayor of Or Akiva, is pictured with Ehud Olmert in 2008.