Extortion

The Shin Bet has joined a police investigation into the extortion of a prominent Israeli businessman working with the Ministry of Defense after criminals hurled a grenade and opened fire at his home.

Beersheba Magistrates' Court extended the detention of four suspects linked to extortion, arson, and a grenade attack against a local business owner who refused protection fees.

Central District prosecutors indicted two men from Tira and Ramla for extortion and shooting at a clothing store following a dispute, demanding hundreds of thousands of shekels.

A Be'er Sheva court extended the remand of a Tarabin al-Sana resident suspected of torching vehicles in an extortion scheme. The 19-year-old was arrested upon returning from abroad.

Prosecutors in Be'er Sheva have moved to detain Eyal Nagar, accused of leading a violent criminal syndicate that extorted food delivery businesses and couriers in Ashdod.

An indictment was filed in Ashdod against Eyal Nagar and Maor Azriel for alleged extortion, protection racketeering, and millions in money laundering within the local delivery market.

Moshe Feiglin responded to an indictment against a Bar-Ilan University lecturer accused of planning terror attacks and attempting to extort Feiglin. The lecturer was suspended.

A Nazareth sex offender was indicted for creating a fake nude photo and attempting to extort 50,000 shekels from a woman, violating his supervision order before police arrested him.

Israel's Ministry of Justice revoked the license of a security company over extortion and money laundering, cracking down on protection rackets used as a front for organized crime.

The Israel Tax Authority launched a pilot program offering up to 2 million NIS in compensation for business owners suffering property damage due to extortion or police complaints.

An extortion gang opened fire on businesses in Sakhnin, prompting widespread strikes and protests led by MK Mansour Abbas against government inaction on crime.

Arson at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant caused a 30,000 cubic meter raw sewage spill across southern streams, raising environmental and extortion concerns.

Israeli police investigate organized crime infiltration into the delivery sector, arresting figures like Shay Bnamu and Eyal Nagar in connection with extortion and takeover attempts.

Israeli police arrested an Umm al-Fahm resident for extorting a contractor, seizing threatening messages. Authorities emphasize ongoing efforts against protection rackets.

An exclusive police operation in Beersheba reveals how an undercover agent exposed a protection racket, leading to seven indictments amid a 32% rise in extortion cases.

Tel Aviv police and the Tax Authority uncovered an illegal gambling ring laundering over 10 million shekels, involving violent extortion and threats. Three suspects face imminent indictments.

Israel launches a 35 million shekel pilot offering state compensation for businesses and farmers suffering property damage after refusing extortion demands.

The Abu Mokh family in Baqa al-Gharbiya successfully fought off a protection money extortion attempt following a supermarket shooting, forcing a rare public apology.

A 20-year-old Bat Yam resident was arrested for allegedly extorting intimate photos and threatening six underage girls online, with an indictment expected soon.

Israel Police arrested a contractor from Umm al-Fahm on suspicion of extorting a colleague from Isfiya, highlighting ongoing crackdowns on construction protection rackets.

The Beersheba District Court approved a settlement in a precedent-setting civil forfeiture case, ordering 165,000 shekels seized in a protection racketeering investigation to be forfeited to the state.

A land registration error in Iksal led to a million-shekel extortion attempt by a criminal organization, prompting indictments against three suspects after violent threats and grenade attacks.

Three suspects were indicted in Nazareth for attempting to extort 300,000 shekels in protection money, following an emergency call to police during the incident.

A severe indictment was filed against producer Udi Elon for relentless threats, extortion, harassment, and privacy violations against Channel 12 news anchor Adva Dadon.

Three brothers and their father have been charged with kidnapping a man over a drug debt, extorting his family, and shooting near his legs before a Yamam rescue operation.

Nahariya’s mayor and senior municipal officials filed a police complaint against resident Noam Debi over a defamatory video containing suspected threats and extortion.

Prominent Israeli defense attorney Alon Kriti has been indicted for extortion and threats following a dispute over unpaid loans involving criminal associates.

A former Tel Aviv police officer convicted of extorting a foreign worker faces a civil lawsuit demanding 354,000 shekels, with plaintiffs holding the Israel Police vicariously liable.

A Tel Aviv resident was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a Brazilian tourist's apartment, demanding a ransom for the stolen luxury watch, passport, and jewelry.

Two suspects from Ar'ara in the Negev were arrested red-handed while extorting 50,000 shekels from a man under threats to publish sensitive personal materials.

Farmers in the northern moshav of Ramat Tzvi are fiercely resisting protection racket extortion demands. Backed by the Ad Kan organization, the community has united to reject threats and combat the rising wave of agricultural crime.

A major public company in southern Israel pays hundreds of thousands of shekels to a security firm to fend off protection rackets, but reports that no guards ever show up at its facilities.

Awwad Zbidat, a pharmacist in Sakhnin, was shot and moderately wounded by masked gunmen in his store. The attack follows his refusal to pay over 200,000 shekels in protection money to local criminal organizations.

Two masked gunmen shot and moderately wounded pharmacist Awad Zbeidat inside his Sakhnin pharmacy. The victim had previously refused extortion demands of 250,000 shekels from local crime organizations.

The successful singer claims that Keren Orinov, an Israeli who worked temporarily as her tour manager, tried to extort her to hire her for 15 years after Orinov herself was caught with drugs at an airport.

The wife of Eyal Nagar, who was arrested along with the head of the crime syndicate from the south, has been released from custody under restrictive conditions. She is suspected of financial crimes in a case involving racketeering and the takeover of food delivery services in Ashdod. "Her children are currently without a father and mother figure," the court stated.

A source close to Eyal Nagar stated that he is exercising his right to remain silent and is confident in his innocence. His wife's detention is also set to be extended. Police claim they have evidence linking Nagar to extortion and the takeover of restaurant delivery services in Ashdod.

Three brothers, aged 31 to 45, are suspected of extorting a farmer from the Golan Heights. In addition to cash, they seized approximately 1,640 kg of cherries under the guise of a business deal without crediting the victim's "debt." Following an investigation, Northern District police arrested the suspects on August 5.

Tel Aviv police have arrested a 14-year-old from central Israel suspected of extorting money and clothing from peers on TikTok in exchange for physical "protection". The case came to light after parents of one victim discovered incriminating messages and filed a police report.

Tamir Moshe Levi has been convicted of aggravated assault and extortion by force. Judge Dana Marshak-Marom described the incident as a "planned and calculated event" that began by luring the victim into a trap.

The Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon extended by three days the detention of Ofir Nagar, who was arrested as part of the protection racket affair in the south. The judge noted that there is merit to the defense's claim that the offenses are economic, but there is a fear of obstruction of the investigation. Her defense attorney stated: "This is a woman whose sin, in my opinion, is that she is the...

According to the indictment, Sami Abu Galbin and his nephew Muhammad repeatedly threatened competitors in the food supply market for foreign workers in the Negev, attempting to drive them out of the region. The prosecution is requesting to hold them in custody until the end of the proceedings.

Under the name "Yossi", Asaf Buskila is accused of running an empire of gambling and extortion from the rehabilitation wing of Shata Prison, which turned over millions and brought down hundreds of families in the north. With an attack dog that sank its teeth into debtors, a roulette wheel in a hideout apartment controlled by a magnet, insane interest rates, and a network of agents - he operated...

The court accepted today, Friday, the prosecution's position and permitted the publication of the name of lawyer Alon Kriti, who is accused of extortion by threats against a person who borrowed money from him. Last Sunday, the Central District Attorney's Office filed an indictment in the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court against the 52-year-old lawyer.

At the beginning of the week, an indictment was filed against 52-year-old attorney Alon Kriti for extorting a friend. According to the prosecution, Kriti threatened the complainant and sent two people to his home to intimidate him while his nine-year-old son was present.

A 69-year-old resident of Akko is accused of extorting his wife of 45 years, subjecting her to verbal abuse and death threats. Following a police investigation, he has been indicted with a request for detention until the end of legal proceedings.

The State Attorney's Office has indicted Avraham Hadi of Ramat Gan for a series of vandalism acts against Channel 12, Channel 13, Haaretz, and the Ministry of Justice, aimed at intimidating staff and extorting apologies for coverage of the 'Sde Teiman' affair.

It was permitted for publication today, Wednesday, that Shay Benamo from Kiryat Gat is the second senior criminal arrested yesterday in a case managed by the Lachish Central Unit on suspicion of involvement in a protection and extortion racket. Along with him, his brother, Michael Benamo, was also arrested. The court extended their detention for six days.

Suspected of extorting business owners, survived assassination attempts and surprised with a reconciliation with his rivals: Nagar, who became a primary target of the police since the murder of Beni Shlomo, was arrested on suspicion of taking over delivery lines and restaurants in Ashdod.

The complainant against Eyal Golan in the "Company Games" affair and her partner have filed a defamation lawsuit against a resident of the south following a video published on TikTok and Instagram. According to them, the video included sexual and humiliating statements and attributed criminal acts to them – and they are now also demanding its removal from the network.