fraud

Senior judge investigated for fraud and forgery

The investigation centers on allegations of forgery and fraud related to the judge’s professional conduct. The judge in question is described as highly experienced and well-regarded in the judiciary.

Florida:

Man guilty of posing as flight attendant to get 120 free flights

Federal jury in Miami convicts Tiron Alexander, 35, of wire fraud and unlawfully entering secure airport areas after he posed as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights.

Disgraced ex-Congressman Santos sent to jail for fraud

Disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos receives a 7-year federal prison sentence for defrauding donors and misusing campaign funds. New York judge cites his lack of remorse and pursuit of fame, ordering him to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution.

JVP agrees to pay over $600,000 fine for fraud

Jewish Voice for Peace agrees to pay $677,634 after it was accused of defrauding the US government by applying for and receiving a loan meant for non-political businesses affected by COVID closures.

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

Embattled former lawmaker came under fire for lying about his resume and for falsely claiming to have Jewish heritage.

Judge agrees to delay Trump sentencing in hush money trial

Following request from Trump's lawyers, New York judge rules the former President will not be sentenced on his business fraud conviction until September.

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The extent of the UN-Hamas-UNRWA fraud exposed by Israel

Must read: Israel has produced irrefutable evidence that UNRWA facilities house command and logistics centers for the Palestinian Hamas terror organization in Gaza. There is more.

Trump ordered to pay $354.9M fine

A New York judge has ended a months-long lawsuit with a verdict finding the former president and his associates guilty of fraudulently inflating net worth to secure better loans from banks.

3 arrested for impersonating hostages' families to raise money

Suspects fraudulently raised over 100,000 NIS impersonating hostages' families while using their photos, which they took from social media.

Judge imposes gag order in Trump's civil fraud trial

Judge overseeing former President's New York threatens "serious sanctions" after Trump lashes out at the judge's top law clerk.

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Trump arrives at New York court for $250 million trial

Former President Donald Trump accuses AG of a 'witch-hunt' against him in order to hurt his chances in the 2024 election.

How journalists became con artists

There is a crisis of trust: The networks should be taken off the air for broadcast fraud. Op-ed.

Double voting:

Former MK Abir Kara may be tried for breach of trust

Attorney General weighing trial of former MK suspected of voting twice on a single law in July 2021.

Beitar man arrested for selling passport appointments

Amid years-long crisis of passport services, Beitar resident arrested for illegal taking up hundreds of passport appointments, selling them.

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Trump answers questions in New York fraud lawsuit

Former President meets New York’s attorney general in connection with lawsuit over his company’s business practices.

Father of 9 posing as Hasidic Jew charged with molesting sons

TikTok sensation single father who lied about Jewish background facing 11 charges related to sexually abusing 6 children.

Indian billionaire buys Haifa port days before fraud allegations

Gautam Adani, Indian billionaire at center of allegations of stock market manipulation and fraud, buys port days before allegations surface.

Trump's company found guilty of criminal tax fraud

Manhattan jury finds Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records.

Playing tricks in fraud investigations

Investors got caught in a pyramid scam. Here's what happened next.

Muslim who deceived Brooklyn woman: I want to convert in Israel

Lebanese Muslim man who claimed to be a Jew: My lying is not justified, but I lied because I was in pain. I want to correct my mistake.

'I am begging to convert'

Muslim groom who deceived Brooklyn woman speaks out

'Pains me that I lied to Chabad.' Lebanese man admits he posed as Jew, but says he wants to move to Israel and convert to Judaism.

Brooklyn bride discovers her groom is Muslim after the wedding

Documents showing man who claimed to be a Lebanese Jew is a Muslim soon after his Brooklyn wedding,

'Unprecedented' vote-rigging in Russian elections, opponents say

Opposition leaders accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime of massive electoral fraud to maintain their grip on power.

Tel Aviv man accused of stealing over half a million in aid

Resident of Tel Aviv is accused of submitting requests for coronavirus aid grants in his customers' names - and taking them for himself.

Imprisoned drug company owner sells rap album to pay damages

The US sold the one-of-a-kind album by Wu-Tang owned by drug co. owner convicted of fraud to pay off the $7.36 million he owed.

Converts' Judaism upheld despite use of false identities

Rabbinic Supreme Court, in precedent-setting ruling, finds conversion of people who falsely claimed to be bothers and sisters to be valid.

30 mayors and local officials arrested in bribery probe

A wide-ranging investigation into fraud in the education system has been brought to a close with a spate of highly-placed arrests.

Want proof voter fraud really exists? Here's plenty of evidence

Texas A-G: “...around two-thirds of election fraud offenses prosecuted by my office have involved some form of mail-ballot fraud.” Op-ed.

Israeli sentenced to 22 years in prison for fraud in the US

Israeli woman sentenced to 22 years in prison for orchestrating scheme that prosecutors said defrauded tens of thousands of investors.

How UK’s unemployment benefit is hacked by phony loan pushers

Fake profiles being set-up on social media websites to push phony loans and grants in order to steal thousands using identity fraud.

Thousands of fake designer bags found in Tel Aviv

Police arrest two Netanya residents suspected of selling imitation bags as designer bags.

Israeli woman convicted in US of scheme to defraud investors

Maryland judge convicts Israeli woman of orchestrating a scheme to defraud thousands of investors out of tens of millions of dollars.

Trump pardons former Jerusalem Post owner Conrad Black

US Pres. Trump grants full pardon to former media mogul found guilty of fraud.

Man charged with selling land not his, receiving millions

33-year-old Be'er Sheva resident commits series of fraudulent acts, forging documents, trying to sell other's land with forged documents.

Bar Association head complains to police of stolen cell phone

Retiring Chairman files police complaint on theft of his mobile phone, its breach and use of materials contained therein.

Sufficient evidence to indict Shas chief, police say

Shas chief suspected of fraud, breach of trust, tax violations on millions of shekels, and providing false statement to Comptroller.

'Service' allowing bills to be paid via social media was a scam

Police uncover money laundering cell with members in Israel, Gaza, and the Palestinian Authority.

7 arrested in $14 million scam to steal funds for NY yeshivas

Alleged scam uncovered to bilk federal program in the name of New York religious schools.

Monsey residents suspected of defrauding $14 million arrested

Seven Rockland County directors suspected of committing fraud with government program funds to increase access to computers and Internet.

Trump's former lawyer pleads guilty to 8 counts

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to breaking campaign finance law "at the direction of a candidate for federal office".

Trump: Don't take Michael Cohen as your lawyer

US President slams former lawyer after Michael Cohen makes plea bargain alleging campaign finance rule violations.

8 Israelis arrested in Philippines in massive fraud crack-down

Philippines police arrest some 500 suspects in massive anti-fraud crackdown, including 8 Israeli citizens.

9 'Matmidim' members busted for defrauding state of millions

Jerusalem court convicts nine haredim for inflating a number of students studying at a Yeshiva in order to obtain fraudulent benefits.

Israel launches fraud investigation of Apple

Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority investigates claim Apple deliberately slowing older iPhone models in updates,

Manchester rabbi questioned again in fraud case

UK rabbi questioned again by local police in ongoing fraud investigation against investment firm.

Manchester rabbi arrested in investment fraud case

British rabbi arrested in fraud investigation against investment firm.

12 arrested in fake yeshiva mega-fraud case

Beit Shemesh suspects create fake yeshiva with fake students to take government money.

Old City restaurant bilks tourist - for $10,000

Australian tourist shocked as restaurant charges 100 times cost of meal on his credit card, goes to police for help.

Israel bans controversial 'binary options' sales

Citing claims of fraud and fears overseas sales could 'foment anti-Semitism,' Israel bans sale of controversial 'binary options'.

IDF officers arrested amid massive fraud investigation

12 suspects, including two IDF officers, arrested amid suspicions they defrauded army of millions of dollars.

Amnesty program for Lakewood fraudsters launched

New Jersey has launched an amnesty program for Lakewood Jews who defrauded Medicaid program, after mass arrests in June.

Rami Levi detained

Renowned philanthropic Israeli businessman and supermarket magnate Rami Levi was detained over suspicions of fraud.

'A desecration of God's name, very disturbing'

Head of Tzohar rabbinical movement responds to arrest of four rabbis on suspicion of fraud, says system needs to change.

Rabbis arrested for fraud sent to house arrest

The 4 are suspected of fraudulently obtaining police 'fitness certificates' that qualify them for the post of 'City Rabbi.'

Women charged with posing as psychologists

Haredi women defraud family suffering from domestic violence, refrain from reporting beating of minors to police.

Lakewood rabbis: There's no such thing as justified theft

Haredi rabbis say taking Medicaid without meeting criteria is same as stealing from neighbors, pledge to implement prevention education.

Six more arrested in Lakewood welfare fraud case

Police arrest 3 more couples in welfare fraud investigation of Orthodox New Jersey community.

New Jersey rabbi, wife arrested for alleged fraud

Authorities say rabbi and other couples underreported their income to receive government benefits such as medicaid illegally.

Buyer beware: Plane ticket scam leaves families stranded

Fake travel agency selling tickets purchased with stolen credit cards exposed.

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Woman impersonates pollster and robs respondents

Lod resident impersonates city employee sent to interview city residents on health and finances, only to rob them.