Fraud
Police officer indicted after allegations of using confidential databases to harass, extort women
The 15-count indictment filed by the Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department names 28-year-old Samer Sheikh of Abu Snan, who served in the traffic division of the police’s Yarkon district.
Former Value Base analyst convicted of insider trading, securities fraud
A breakthrough in the Slice affair: Investors will be able to choose how to receive their money
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
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.
Woman pleads guilty of attempting to defraud Elvis Presley's family of Graceland estate
The woman was accused of using a fake company, forged documents and false court filings to carry out the scheme.
ATM fraud spree: Bulgarian tourist indicted for stealing from Bank Leumi customers
Indictments have been filed against a Bulgarian tourist for defrauding Bank Leumi ATMs, as well as an Israeli resident for similar actions.
