Jerusalem – The Torah Scroll Scam: Stolen, Then Re-Sold
Over 40 torah scrolls of unknown origin, several of them stolen, were recently found at an office in Jerusalem.
Israel – Report: Fewer Victims of Sex Crimes Report To Police
There has been a decline of 47 percent over the past four years in complaints to police of sexual offenses, the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel reports.
Incoming Police Chief Roni Alsheikh Breaks Leg
Incoming police commissioner Roni Alsheikh broke his leg when he tripped going down the stairs at his home in Giv’at Shmuel on Sunday morning.
State Panel Gives Go-Ahead For Roni Alsheich As New Police Chief
A committee charged with vetting major appointments gave the green light Thursday to Shin Bet deputy head Roni Alsheich to become Israel’s next police commissioner, all but ending a months-long search for a new chief for the organization.
Israel – 8 Year Sentence For Top Cop In Bribery Scandal
The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday sentenced to eight years in prison a disgraced former police officer who was convicted of leaking sensitive information in exchange for cash in a corruption scandal that rocked Israel’s law enforcement establishment.
Israel – Police Probe False Burial In Bizarre Case From Haifa To Russia
The police are investigating the case of a man who fled abroad, died there and whose body was brought back to Israel and buried under a false identity.
Israeli Prosecutors Seek 10-year Sentence For Corrupt Cop
Justice Ministry investigators yesterday asked Jerusalem District Court Judge Jacob Zaban to sentence former police officer Eran Malka to 10 years in prison for giving sensitive information to attorney Ronel Fisher so the latter could offer it to his clients in exchange for bribes.
Several Police officers Reassigned After Probe Into Jerusalem Gay Pride Attack
Police on Sunday issued the findings of a probe into police handling of the stabbing attack at the Jerusalem gay pride parade last month in which 16-year-old Shira Banki was killed and five other people were injured.
Israel Police: ‘Dark Net’ Child Pornography Ring Busted
Police have arrested over a dozen Israelis from across the country they say are suspected of conspiring to trade child pornography, using the “Dark Net” to cover their tracks.
Jerusalem – Mount of Olive Graves Smashed, Trees Set on Fire
The Mount of Olives cemetery was vandalized overnight Wednesday, with gravestones smashed and trees and bushes set ablaze.