Fraud
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.
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court
Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims
TerraUSD creator Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years over $40 billion crypto collapse
Kwon previously pleaded guilty and admitted to misleading investors about a coin intended to maintain a stable price during periods of crypto market volatility.
Key barrier to online fraud can be bypassed for pennies, say researchers
Throwaway phone numbers offer a cheap way to bypass authentication text defenses.
Belgian police detain suspects as EU diplomatic service faces fraud inquiry
Three suspects were detained in the investigation related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, the prosecutors said.
Fraud awareness week highlights modern online threats and how industries fight back
Taxpayer-funded Swedish schools tied to Islamist extremist welfare fraud - report
A Swedish investigation finds over 1 billion kronor in taxpayer-backed preschool and school funds siphoned to an Islamist-linked welfare fraud network.
Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David to be released to house arrest in massive fraud probe
Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David faces a fraud and bribery investigation and will be released to house arrest. The probe focuses on preferential treatment in union-related insurance dealings.
Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David among labor leaders arrested in alleged public corruption scheme
Investigators raided the Histadrut headquarters in Tel Aviv, detaining dozens of employees, as well as a mayor and senior figures. Bar-David's detention was extended for another eight days.
Millions in public funds stolen in large-scale autism fraud scheme
According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children.
Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.
Trump commutes prison sentence of former lawmaker George Santos, orders him released
Santos published a "passionate plea" to Trump after previously pleading guilty to charges of fraud and identity theft.
