Fraud

Israeli investment scam defrauds over 4,000 Australians out of millions of dollars - report

Mysterious Israeli businessman Shefi Goldberg claimed he had not committed any fraud or been involved in such activity, adding that he had no connection to the companies named in the investigation.

Australian dollars are seen in an illustration photo February 8, 2018.
New York State Capitol in Albany, New York

‘Lowest of lows’: US Holocaust survivors targeted in fake restitution scam

Periel Ben David and Sahar Shmuel Abutbul from Bat Yam, suspected of posing as insurance representatives, August 11, 2026.

Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)

Rehovot resident arrested for allegedly operating shell companies, tax fraud, Tax Authority says


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.

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.

Eilat Police officer indicted for allegedly falsifying traffic tickets

In addition, a Tel Aviv resident discovered last week that he had received 63 tickets for riding a scooter without a helmet, none of which had been sent to him.

Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026.

Russian propaganda sites spread forged 'Post' front page, other global media outlets

The fake front pages were disseminated after Zelensky’s former press secretary, Yuliia Mendel, gave an interview last week with US pro-Russian pundit Tucker Carlson.

A false propagandized cover of The Jerusalem Post (L) next to the actual front page of The Jerusalem Post (R) May 12 2026

Rama council head convicted in protection-money extortion case

The case centered on the collection of protection money from factory owners in the Rama area.

MONEY SEIZED by the police.

Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 cross-examination ends, prosecution advances to Case 2000

Netanyahu’s defense enters its final stretch, with Case 4000 concluding and prosecutors now tackling Case 2000 - allegations of bribery in Netanyahu’s dealings with Yediot Aharonot publisher, Mozes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns

The competition is beginning with a cloud of scrutiny over Israel’s track record in the audience vote.

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', poses for photographers on the turquoise carpet for the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at the City Hall Square in Vienna, Austria on May 10, 2026

Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years

Vitaly Rokhlenko was operating the clinic without authorization or a license to practice dentistry; he only held a dental technician practical license.

Dental Care.

President Herzog not planning to pardon Netanyahu soon, pushing for plea deal

President Isaac Herzog said he would “fully welcome” the sides sitting down to work through the issue, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post last year.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the dedication of a new rehab center at Hadassah Hospital-Mount Scopus in October. Pardon Netanyahu if he takes substantive steps to unite the nation, says the writer.