Fraud

They are suspected of fraud and embezzlement of public funds. Also held and questioned were a doctor, a lawyer, and a staffer at the NII. 

The fraud, committed largely via telephone, particularly targeted Israel's Russian-speaking community, with scammers speaking in Russian.

An investigation revealed that the suspect defrauded people by changing SIM cards to different phone numbers and reselling the same ticket.

Amit Forlit, 57, is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and computer hacking relating to his alleged targeting of environmental activists.

Santos pleaded guilty last August to two of the 23 criminal counts he faced for inflating fundraising numbers and faking donor names to qualify for financial support from the Republican Party.

The suspects reportedly used threats against the victims’ families, carried out shooting incidents, and even attempted to murder one of the victims.

In total, it is believed the five individuals misappropriated tens of millions of shekels.

The Israel Internet Association stressed that the findings highlight the urgent need to raise awareness and promote individual responsibility among users.

The woman was accused of using a fake company, forged documents and false court filings to carry out the scheme.

Indictments have been filed against a Bulgarian tourist for defrauding Bank Leumi ATMs, as well as an Israeli resident for similar actions.