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. 

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
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

Israel’s State Attorney's Office confirmed the extradition of Roy Cuzin from Mexico in the UTrade investor fraud case.

|ByJAMES GENN
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

"This law is highly problematic and will not achieve its intended results," said Professor Barak Medina of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

|ByURI SELA
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

Netanyahu was indicted in 2020 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.

|ByKESHET NEEV, SARAH BEN-NUN

How can you protect your personal information online?

Security is crucial not just on the battlefield, but also in the digital realm. Here are essential tips to protect your personal and business cyber space.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023ByWALLA!
In the field of digital fraud, the well-known phishing messages that try to fool us stand out

Man stages heart attack 20 times to avoid paying restaurant bill

Ides J. from Lithuania visited several restaurants in Spain before he was arrested and sentenced to 42 days in prison.

OCTOBER 25, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE

Trump hit with gag order after lashing out at court clerk in NY fraud case

New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump, his two adult sons, the Trump Organization and others of inflating asset values over a decade to secure favorable bank loans.

OCTOBER 4, 2023ByREUTERS
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse, for the trial of himself, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James, in New York City, U.S., October 2, 2023.

Trump will testify in New York civil fraud trial

Trump is expected to testify in court.

OCTOBER 2, 2023ByREUTERS
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announces that he will once again run for U.S. president in the 2024 U.S. presidential election during an event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. November 15, 2022

Payment fraud: A growing threat to companies worldwide

A total of 88% of US corporations reported payment breaches in the last year

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

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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023ByREUTERS
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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023ByWALLA!

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.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

AUGUST 21, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
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.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.