Fraud
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.
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
Head of local authority detained by Lahav 433's fraud unit on suspicion of public corruption
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump pleads not guilty to charges he tried to overturn election loss
Trump and his allies are accused of of promoting false claims that the election was rigged, pressuring state and federal officials to alter the and assembling fake slates of electors.
Florida woman who stole from Holocaust survivor receives jail sentence
Peaches Stergo was sentenced to 51 months in jail and ordered to repay $2.83 million USD.
NASA employee used COVID relief funds to grow weed, pay off debt
A NASA employee received a total of $151,900 in COVID-related relief loans before using the money to begin cultivating marijuana and pay off his real estate loans.
Hunter Biden judge says can't accept plea deal in surprise turn
Hunter Biden did not pay taxes on more than $1.5 million in income in 2017 and 2018 despite owing more than $100,000.
Jewish comedian, businessman files appeal against fraud conviction
Ari Teman is facing a year in prison over a payment dispute that resulted in a fraud conviction against him.
