Fraud

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

Eilat Police officer indicted for allegedly falsifying traffic tickets

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

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

MONEY SEIZED by the police.

Rama council head convicted in protection-money extortion case


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.

 A suspect is seen in handcuffs, arrested after an Israel Police raid on a crime ring that defrauded tens of millions from Israel's National Insurance, on February 28, 2023.

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.

 An employee checks cannabis plants at a medical marijuana plantation in northern Israel on March 21, 2017.

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.

 Hunter Biden walks to the motorcade after arriving at Fort McNair, after U.S. President Joe Biden spent the weekend at Camp David, in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2023

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.

 A Court of Appeals hearing an argument.

Tinder Swindler lashes out in rare interview: Kate Konlin used me for my money

In an exclusive interview with "Maariv," Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev opens up about his life and accuses ex-girlfriend Kate Konlin of trying to extort him.

Screenshot of Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, in his documentary series on Free TV.

Owners used fraudulent funds to buy Israel's national airline - New York A-G

“Rozenberg’s investment in El Al...was made possible by his and Hagler’s longstanding pattern of fraud and illegality,” the suit says.

El Al plane

New York court narrows Donald Trump fraud case, dismisses Ivanka Trump as defendant

The court also said all claims against Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump should be dismissed because they were too old.

Donald Trump departs Trump Tower two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, New York, US, August 10, 2022.

Didn’t see it coming: 'Psychic' arrested for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Runner, who holds both French and Canadian citizenship was responsible for defrauding more than $175 million USD from victims in the United States.


CarPay introduces secure second-hand vehicle sales and purchases in Israel

The company aims to prevent financial fraud and revolutionize the way people buy and sell cars.

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US Rep. Santos charged with fraud, money laundering -statement

An Associated Press reporter who reached him by phone Tuesday quoted Santos as saying: "This is news to me. You’re the first to call me about this."

 Newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing a scandal over his resume and claims he made on the campaign trail, makes a gesture with his left hand as he casts his vote for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from the House Chamber during a 10th round of voting for the new Speaker.