Crime

Police were expected to bring the suspect before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Tuesday to request a further extension of his detention as the investigation continues.

The embassy advised Americans to prepare a "personal security plan" and maintain situational awareness and communication with loved ones.

Government ministries, Israel Police and state-owned companies met on Tuesday to address alleged attempts by organized crime groups to infiltrate public tenders and national infrastructure projects.

Paris swiftly dismissed the Iranian official's comments, which were reported by state media, and has warned that there will be consequences over the incident.

Prosecutors allege that over the course of nearly four years, the group operated a structured criminal enterprise involved in illegal gambling, debt collection through threats, and exploitation.

The suspect, a Bat Yam resident in his 20s, was taken for questioning by the Tel Aviv District Central Unit and will be brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

A prosecutor has been assigned to oversee the case, and the State Attorney’s Office is preparing an indictment that is expected to be filed in the coming days, a source told Walla.

The investigation found substantial evidence that the suspect had sexually assaulted his granddaughters, claiming he did so to "prepare them for adulthood."

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced the defendant to 20 years and three months in prison and ordered him to pay a total of NIS 150,000 in compensation to his former wife and their daughter.

Most recently, the investigation into the attacks on Japanika has expanded internationally, with the FBI and Romanian police now involved, N12 reported on Friday.