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.

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Former Value Base analyst convicted of insider trading, securities fraud

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A breakthrough in the Slice affair: Investors will be able to choose how to receive their money

Kerr Kriisa #11 of the Cincinnati Bearcats brings the ball up court during the game against the Alabama State Hornets at Fifth Third Arena on December 17, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme


California authorities uncover suspected mass killing of hundreds of rescue dogs

A majority of the dogs were microchipped, and many were found to have been killed by gunshots, police confirmed after forensic testing.

A woman walks her dogs as Orange County sheriff's deputies block Western Avenue after a chemical leak from a large storage tank prompted evacuations in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026.

Iraq launches sweeping anti-corruption crackdown, detains dozens of officials

Reports indicate that one Iraqi member of parliament, Alia Nassif, was found with some $15 million in cash in her house.

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026.

Lawyer claimed disability residency status to save NIS 450,000 on property taxes

Rafael Yitzhak was released under restrictive conditions while authorities investigate suspected property tax fraud worth NIS 450,000.

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Gerrer Hasid accused of massive fraud extradited to the US

After years of delays and legal proceedings in Israel, Michael Fein landed in New York and will stand trial in Missouri on suspicion of forging data and inflating budgets to obtain giant loans.

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Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract

The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.

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The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles

An Israeli from Los Angeles is accused of a massive fraud: He recruited elderly people to nursing hospitals, paid bribes – and even registered deceased people for hospice after their death.

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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.

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Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says

Of the cases where an elder was defrauded, 92% of the perpetrators were family members of the victim, with 48% their children and 33% their spouse.

Elderly individuals report confusion, memory decline, difficulty with orientation and sometimes even delirium, a state of acute sudden confusion

Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court

Netanyahu is charged in the case with fraud and breach of trust.

Activists protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government outside the District Court in Tel Aviv, where Netanyahu is testifying in his trial, on June 16, 2026.

Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims

Many family members are facing extreme financial hardship to raise the funds requested by scammers in exchange for legal help, some going as far as to sell their houses.

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.