Fraud
Seven arrested for allegedly defrauding Israel’s wartime evacuation grants
The suspects allegedly sought to fraudulently claim evacuation grants from the National Insurance Institute, causing millions of shekels in public fund losses.
Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests
Israel Police detain local authority head, senior officials over alleged wartime donations fraud
Trump nominates Colin McDonald as assistant A-G for national fraud enforcement
Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000
“You say things according to the narrative you want to create,” Tirosh told Netanyahu, arguing that his courtroom testimony diverged from how the relationship was described in legal filings.
Israeli citizen arrested in Thailand for operating illegal cannabis farm
Krabi Governor Angkul Silathevakul said the province would not tolerate foreign nationals conducting illegal business within its borders.
Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman
Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November.
Mexican authorities extradite Roy Cuzin to Israel in UTrade investor fraud case
Israel’s State Attorney's Office confirmed the extradition of Roy Cuzin from Mexico in the UTrade investor fraud case.
How will revoking fraud, breach of trust offenses change Netanyahu's trial? - explainer
"This law is highly problematic and will not achieve its intended results," said Professor Barak Medina of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial
Netanyahu was indicted in 2020 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.
Trump administration creates new DOJ division to combat 'rampant' fraud nationwide
Rights advocates and critics have said the Trump administration has used fraud allegations as an excuse to target immigrants and political opponents.
Israeli students caught after making approx. NIS 600,000 selling bagrut cheat sheets
The two girls, Shuruk and Wafa Tza'alok, collected and distributed the questions and answers to approximately 20 different bagrut exams for a fee.
What is Tim Walz's role in Minnesota's welfare fraud scandal? - explainer
The Trump administration is ramping up federal enforcement in Minnesota, citing massive fraud tied to state programs, as Governor Tim Walz steps aside under growing scrutiny over oversight failures.