Fraud

Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman

Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November. 

Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.
An illustration of an extradition order and handcuffs.

Mexican authorities extradite Roy Cuzin to Israel in UTrade investor fraud case

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv court for criminal trial, June 3, 2025.

How will revoking fraud, breach of trust offenses change Netanyahu's trial? - explainer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial


Blockchain giant Chainalysis acquires startup Alterya

Alterya is a real-time fraud prevention company that focuses on early detection of social engineering scams.

 Blockchain giant Chainalysis will be acquiring Israeli fraud prevention company Alterya.

'Resign immediately': Anti-Corruption Movement sends letter to IPS Chief Kobi Yaakobi

The letter emphasizes that if he does not resign himself, "It will be necessary to initiate legal proceedings for your suspension."

 Kobi Yaakobi.

Florida man defrauds FedEx of over $750,000

The Orlando resident faces 20 years for mailing 'worthless' packages and claiming reimbursement with fake invoices.

  FedEx enters the Israeli market but does not bring a substantial solution to the needs of e-commerce merchants.

How two brothers from Jerusalem found ways of dealing with chargebacks

Brothers turn e-commerce woes into opportunity. Their startup, Chargeflow, tackles chargebacks for small businesses, aiming to reduce the $240B annual fraud cost in US e-commerce.


Gaza shop creates fake UNICEF stickers for Palestinian vehicles

The store has videos showing them turning a plain white van into a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance.

 Gaza shop 'World of Stickers' creates fake UNICEF logos for cars

Founder, CEO of Telegram arrested at French airport on multiple charges

The alleged offenses include: terrorism, narcotic supply, fraud, money laundering and receiving stolen goods.

 FILE PHOTO: Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016.

Ex-Soccer players under investigation for national insurance fraud

Israeli police are investigating a scheme allegedly involving dozens of former soccer players and millions of shekels.

 Money seized from business in Shfaran suspected of being part of a criminal enterprise. July 27, 2023.

Police probe fraud, breach of trust in Miri Regev's Transport Ministry

Investigators raided the Transportation Ministry in Jerusalem Monday, conducting searches and seizing documents.

Miri Regev arrives to a special government conference on Jerusalem Day, on June 5, 2024

Combatting counterfeit: How an Israeli co. uses AI to track high-risk merchants

Inside Israeli Innovation with Maayan Hoffman: Season 2, Episode 8

 Oded Vainas (left) and Atad Peled

This is how Israel plans to combat telephone fraud targeting the elderly

Dr. Shlomo Karhi, Communications Minister, spearheads a crucial initiative to shield the elderly and new immigrants from the scourge of telephone fraud.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.