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


George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

Santos pleaded guilty last August to two of the 23 criminal counts he faced for inflating fundraising numbers and faking donor names to qualify for financial support from the Republican Party.

 US Representative George Santos (R-NY) walks to a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 12, 2023.

Twelve arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and extortion

The suspects reportedly used threats against the victims’ families, carried out shooting incidents, and even attempted to murder one of the victims.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Israel arrests five for stealing millions from public war funds for evacuees

In total, it is believed the five individuals misappropriated tens of millions of shekels.

 An illustrative image of evacuees and US dollars

Nearly half of Israelis have fallen victim to online scams - study

The Israel Internet Association stressed that the findings highlight the urgent need to raise awareness and promote individual responsibility among users.

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Woman pleads guilty of attempting to defraud Elvis Presley's family of Graceland estate

The woman was accused of using a fake company, forged documents and false court filings to carry out the scheme.

How can you keep yourself safe from phishing scams? (illustrative)

ATM fraud spree: Bulgarian tourist indicted for stealing from Bank Leumi customers

Indictments have been filed against a Bulgarian tourist for defrauding Bank Leumi ATMs, as well as an Israeli resident for similar actions.

Israelis walk past a branch of Bank Leumi in Tel Aviv

Significant increase of fraud, cyberattacks against Israelis amid Israel-Hamas war - study

"Cyberattack and harassment attempts against civilians have increased by tens of percent over the past year," said VP of Community and Social Affairs Edan Ring.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

The rising threat of financial fraud: Reconsider your approach to email security - opinion

Investing in the right email security measures can help businesses prevent costly cyber incidents and safeguard financial well-being.

How can you keep yourself safe from phishing scams? (illustrative)

Jewish Voice for Peace to pay over $600,000 to settle COVID-19 loan fraud allegation

JVP will be paying twice the amount it received for a $338,817 second-draw loan under the Paycheck Protection Act Program.

MEMBERS of Jewish Voice for Peace demonstrate in New York in 2015. (Courtesy)

Blockchain giant Chainalysis acquires startup Alterya

Alterya is a real-time fraud prevention company that focuses on early detection of social engineering scams.

 Blockchain giant Chainalysis will be acquiring Israeli fraud prevention company Alterya.