Lahav 433

Tax Authority employees arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption, accepting bribes

According to the police, the arrested suspects were thought to have granted around NIS 80 million in illegal tax returns in exchange for the bribes.

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Head of local authority detained by Lahav 433's fraud unit on suspicion of public corruption

Searches are being conducted in the homes of officials and authority offices, and additional senior officials have been summoned for investigation.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Active senior league soccer player arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of gambling, match-fixing

The player's father was also summoned to provide testimony. At this stage, however, he is not considered a suspect.

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250806AVS01  File Size: 4999 KB  caption (en): General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 6, 2025.

Four children admitted to Jerusalem hospital with unspecified illness, investigation is ongoing

First responders are on scene at the residential building complex have yet to determine what caused the children to get sick.

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Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say

No details on the names of the officials or their positions were given by the police. 

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Lahav 433, Shin Bet file indictment to terrorist who held body of St.-Sgt. Shaul for 10 years

Ibrahim Hilo, the terrorist responsible for holding St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul's body in Gaza for nearly ten years, was indicted following a Lahav 433 and Shin Bet investigation.

St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul.

Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid

Following the police's announcement, the Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved in the investigation.

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

A few months ago, the senior official allegedly locked the door of his office while an employee was inside, confiscated the employee's mobile phone, and attempted to review recordings.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

National Crime Unit officer questioned on suspicion of contact with foreign agent, likely from Iran

The details were uncovered by Lahav 433’s cyber unit, which identified a link associated with the officer. A deeper investigation traced the link to a foreign agent.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Government to offer cash reward for information on Haymanut Kasau in long-delayed public campaign

The campaign is expected to appear on billboards and social media, along with the cash reward for anyone who provides information leading to her location.

A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023, seen on December 18, 2025

Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigation

The three reporters were summoned to give open testimony in a case concerning alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.