Man arrested for selling fake COVID vaccination certificates

The green pass and vaccination certificates allow fully vaccinated Israelis to enter restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theaters and more.

A woman shows her green passport at the Khan theater in Jerusalem on February 23, 2021. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
A woman shows her green passport at the Khan theater in Jerusalem on February 23, 2021.
(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Israel Police arrested a man from Tiberias suspected of making and selling fake coronavirus vaccination certificates and green passes on Sunday.
An investigation was opened after information reached the police about a Telegram group with tens of thousands of members which focused on the forgery and sale of vaccination certificates and green pass.
Police searched the man's home and seized digital storage devices that were allegedly used to commit the suspected crimes.
"Israel Police, which is at the forefront of the fight against the spread of the coronavirus, will continue to expose crimes that could harm public health," sit said.
The green pass and vaccination certificates allow fully vaccinated Israelis to enter restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theaters and more. Those who have recovered from the virus or have undergone a rapid coronavirus test are also able to enter these venues.