Ultra-Orthodox Man Indicted For Threats, Extortion and Planned Arson
An indictment was filed in the Jerusalem District Court against a 39-year-old resident of Bnei Brak for extortion, threats, vandalism, and intent to commit arson.
Israeli Mafia: Michael Mor Arrested In Massive Operation
An alleged crime boss was arrested overnight Saturday-Sunday, along with 32 other suspects, on suspicion of dealing weapons and drugs, in a coiuntrywide sweep that capped a year-long undercover operation.
Israeli-British Man In Court For Cyber-Attack on UK Banks
LONDON — A dual Israeli-British citizen appeared in court on Thursday after being extradited from Germany for allegedly launching cyber attacks against two of Britain’s best known high-street banks and attempting to blackmail them.
Three El Al Employees Arrested For Fraud, Money Laundering
Following a protracted investigation, police have announced the arrests of three unidentified Romania and Poland-based El Al employees accused of multiple fraud, money laundering and tax offenses between the years 2008 and 2013.
Israeli State Witness In Submarine Graft Probe Moved To Safe House
Police have reportedly moved to a safe house the state’s witness in an investigation into suspected corruption in a multi-billion-shekel deal to purchase naval vessels from Germany, due to concerns for his safety.
Israeli Mafia: Asi Abutbul Indicted For Two Old Unsolved Murders
Crime boss Asi Abutbul was indicted Tuesday for the murder nine years ago of attorney Yoram Hakham—who served as his lawyer at the time—and for the murder of another person named Arthur Rosen.
Victim of Ultra-Orthodox Baby Trafficker Recounts Tribulations
Haim Aharon Yosefi, the ultra-Orthodox businessman suspected of baby trafficking and aiding and abetting Haredi draft dodgers, recently recounted his modus operandi to undercover reporters from Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth.
Netanya Deputy Mayor Arrested on Suspicion of Bribery
Deputy Mayor of Netanya, Rabbi Shimon Sher, was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of bribery, fraud and breach of trust while executing his duties, Israeli media reported.
Lakewood Rabbi At SCHI Charged With Stealing Wants Evidence Tossed
NEW BRUNSWICK The attorney for a rabbi charged with stealing $630,000 in public tuition funds through a Lakewood special-needs school says the evidence against Osher Eisemann was obtained from raids through overly broad search warrants and should be thrown out.
Police Nab Man Suspected of Blackmailing Israeli Bank
The Israel police arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of extortion against one of the largest banks in Israel, as well as several other large companies.