fraud

Lawyer sentenced to prison for defrauding Holocuast survivors

70-year old lawyer sentenced to 1 year in prison, fines, after defrauding Holocaust survivors seeking compensation from Hungary.

Arab MK indicted for aiding terrorists questioned over fraud

Arab MK who smuggled cell phones to terrorists questioned over fraud and money-laundering investigation.

PM questioned for second time

PM questioned for second time this week at official residence over corruption allegations.

Netanyahu questioned at official residence

National Fraud Investigation Unit arrives at PM's residence. He will be questioned under caution on suspicion of accepting favors.

IDF veterans harassed by companies offering fake benefits

Report says companies posing as the Defense Ministry are calling IDF veterans and offering fraudulent benefits in scams.

Fraud suspected in National Service organizations

Police raid offices of organizations responsible for placing participants in civilian National Service programs.

Arab who posed as terminally ill Jew indicted for fraud

A Jerusalem Arab has been indicted for extortion and blackmail, after posing as a Jewish woman sick with cancer.

Netanyahu admits contributions from Frenchman on trial for fraud

Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged receiving contributions from French tycoon on trial for fraud, but insists they were not political.

Netanyahu denies French fraud suspect gave him $1 million

Claims by Arnaud Mimran - accused of defrauding $315 million from the EU - are 'a total lie', Israeli prime minister says.

Australian cancer curing fraud faces legal action

Belle Gibson shot to fame for claiming to have treated her terminal brain cancer with Ayurvedic medicine - now the state is after her.

FBI raids yeshiva vendors in Rockland County

FBI raids in Rockland County connected to probe on how yeshivas spent cash through the federal government’s E-rate program.

Criminal ring defrauded elderly immigrants in Israel

Israeli police uncover international fraud scam aimed at immigrants from former Soviet countries living in Israel.

Ex-senior aid to Netanyahu investigated

Former top member of Prime Minister's Office investigated and released to house arrest on suspicion of fraud, breach of confidence.

Israelis indicted over massive hack of JP Morgan Chase

Two Israelis among for suspects charged over unprecedented scam targeting several major financial firms.

Joint Israeli-FBI Operation Blows Open JPMorgan Hacking Scam

Elaborate scheme to 'pump' stocks spanned several continents; Israeli and US citizens arrested in complex operation.

AG: Healthy or Not, We're Going After Ben-Eliezer

Former MK and government minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer is likely to be indicted for fraud, bribery, and money-laundering.

A-G to Indict Former Labor Chair Ben-Eliezer

A year after allegations surfaced, A-G Weinstein chooses to indict former minister Binyamin (Fuad) Ben-Eliezer for bribery and fraud.

Gaza Man Demands 'Refund' After Selling Banksy Door Too Cheap

A Gaza Arab claims that a local artist “duped” him into selling an “original Banksy” for NIS 700, when it is likely worth much more.

Yachad Claims 'Election Fraud', Demands Investigation

Yachad-Ha'am Itanu, which did not pass the Knesset threshold, claims elections were rife with fraud, demands an investigation.

Analyst Upset That Election Results Defied Polls

TV pioneer Uzi Peled called for an 'investigation' into the election results because they did not match the TV projections.

Key Suspects in Israel Lands Authority Corruption Scandal Named

Aside from the corruption case involving Yisrael Beytenu members, parallel state fraud investigation makes surprising developments.

Police Recommend Indictment Against Former MK Ben-Eliezer

Police recommend indictment of former Labor MK over bribes, money laundering, fraud, and tax-related offenses.

Former Ramat Hasharon Mayor Convicted of Fraud

Yitzhak Rochberger, who received two salaries simultaneously while serving as Ramat Hasharon mayor, was convicted of fraud.

Deputy Interior Minister Under Corruption Investigation

Thirty senior figures, including two from Yisrael Beytenu, investigated as part of massive police crack down on high level corruption.

Another Major City Mayor Investigated in Fraud Case

After Ramat Gan mayor placed under house arrest last week, Rehovot mayor comes under the lens as part of wide investigation.

Israeli Checks End Up in PA Banks; Customers Clueless

Members of the Tel Aviv Merchant's Organization were shocked to discover that checks they wrote ended up deposited in a PA bank.

Holocaust Survivors Targeted in 'Vile' Scam

Letters to Canadian Holocaust survivors ask for large 'transfer fee' for false reparation funds.

Bernard Madoff Insists: I'm Really Not Such a Bad Guy

Bernard Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme swallowed up billions of dollars, feels history may not judge him as harshly as many believe.

Shaked: Do or Die for Beit Shemesh Next Week

MK Ayelet Shaked said that the elections in Beit Shemesh were close, and urged everyone to go out and vote - for Eli Cohen

Siblings Seek Citizenship for Secret Palestinian Mother

Arab siblings from Lod reveal decades-long cover-up of their parentage, and seek citizenship for their real mother.

Supreme Court Rules: Reelections in Beit Shemesh

Supreme Court rejects appeals, rules Beit Shemesh must hold second round of elections.

NYC Cops, Firefighters Indicted in 9/11 'Disability' Scam

More than New York 100 police and firefighters indicted on charges of defrauding the government of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Rabbi: Hareidi Fraud Stems from ‘Exile Mentality’

Rabbi: elections fraud stems from ‘exile mentality’ imported to Israel; hareidi leaders should focus on fighting it.

Analyst's Revelation of Kerry's 'Fraud' Attracts Notice

Mark Langfan's revelation of 1967 USJCoS 'defensible' borders map gains attention on news sites, warns of Kerry's plans.

Beit Shemesh Mayor Files Incitement Complaint

Moshe Abutbul insists that 'words can kill,' asks for Beit Shemesh residents to show mutual respect and restraint during fraud proceedings.

Ex-Kibbutz Treasurer Stole Millions

Yehuda and Katrina Doron convicted of taking 16.5M shekels from Kibbutz Shefayim.

Rabbi Metzger Released to House Arrest

The Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel released to house arrest after being questioned for 10 hours by the anti-fraud unit.

Rabbi Metzger Questioned for Fraud, Corruption

The Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel, Yonah Metzger, was questioned for several hours by police on corruption charges

LA Man's Ponzi Scheme Targets Persian-Jewish Community

FBI agents arrested a Los Angeles man for running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that primarily targeted the Persian-Jewish community.

Foreign Ministry Officials Criticize Bibi Over Lieberman

Foreign Ministry officials have criticized Netanyahu for planning to reserve the position of Foreign Minister for Avigdor Lieberman.

Lieberman's Trial to Start Sunday

The trial of former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is accused of fraud and breach of trust, will start Sunday in Jerusalem.

Former Minister Hirschson Released from Prison

Avraham Hirschson out early after stealing 2.3 million shekels. Disgraced former minister plans to 'thank G-d, hug my family.'

Lieberman Responds to Indictment: I've Been Targeted for Years

FM Lieberman responded to the recent indictment against him, and hinted that he has no intention of resigning,

Calls for Resignation as Lieberman Charged with Breach of Trust

The Attorney General charged FM Lieberman with fraud and breach of trust prompting calls of resignation from the opposition.

Save a Torah Fraud Pleaded Guilty

Mechachem Youlus pleads guilty in a Manhattan court to mail and wire fraud in connection with a $1 million Torah restoration scam.

No Yakuza But Accounting Fraud

Olympus Admits: Inexplicable Expenses Used to Cover Up Losses

Japan's Olympus Corporation has come clean, admitting that it used crazy consultancy fees to cover up two decades of losses.