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3 former players suspected of match-fixing in the women's football Premier League
Officers from the Lahav 433 unit arrested three former players suspected of operating a match-fixing and illegal betting scheme in the women's Premier League.

Tax Authority and Police in massive raid: Network that laundered 100 million shekels caught
As part of a joint and extensive investigation by Lahav 433, several suspects were arrested this morning on suspicion of operating an illegal financial system that moved huge sums under the radar.

Massive raid: Negev local council head arrested on corruption charges
A new corruption case in a southern local authority was exposed today (Monday). Officers from the Lahav 433 unit arrested a sitting council head in the Negev, his family members, and other senior officials on suspicion of bribery, bid-rigging, and fraud.

Police Reveal Identity of Suspect in Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors
Fadi Azar is suspected of impersonating a 16-year-old on TikTok and Instagram to target minors aged 11-15. Unit 105 has identified over 20 victims and urges others to come forward.
Ben Gvir in court again: Delayed appointment of senior officer in Lahav 433 - and provided no reasons
Lieutenant Colonel Itzik Alfasi filed a petition to the court after the Minister of National Security refrained from approving his appointment as spokesperson for the Investigations and Intelligence Division and Lahav 433, even though he was selected in the placement process and received the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and the senior command staff.

Ashkelon Resident Arrested on Suspicion of Cyberattacks on Dozens of Companies
An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

"I will go with you anywhere": The correspondence between Meli and Liel discovered in the investigation
The police accessed a mobile correspondence between the mother and her daughter, which strengthened the understanding that Liel Yaalomi knew of the mother's escape plan and joined it of her own free will. The mother and daughter deleted apps and performed actions on their phones intended to make them difficult to locate. They also used Gemini and asked questions that may be related to route...

"I will go with you anywhere": The correspondence between Meli and Liel discovered in the investigation
The police accessed a mobile correspondence between the mother and her daughter, which strengthened the understanding that Liel Yaalomi knew of the mother's escape plan and joined it voluntarily. The mother and daughter deleted apps and performed actions on their phones intended to make them difficult to locate. They also used Gemini and asked questions that may be related to route planning.

From disappearance, to the train to Germany - and the flight to Argentina: The suspected route of the missing women
As we first reported on N12, checks in German aviation systems revealed that the names of Meli and Liel appear on the passenger list of a Lufthansa flight to South America. Austrian police announced: they left of their own volition, there is no suspicion of criminal activity. A senior police official: "The terror motive has weakened significantly." Reconstruction of the movement axis being checked...

Sharp fluctuations in Bank of Jerusalem stock amid disappearance case in Vienna
The stock has seen declines and gains since the morning hours, while a gag order has been placed on the investigation into the disappearance of Meli and Liel Yaalomi. The bank clarifies after an inspection: "No findings were found indicating any unusual activity regarding the bank's funds or assets."

The mystery of Meli and Liel's disappearance in Vienna: Gag order issued in Israel amid new investigation leads
The investigation into the disappearance of the mother and daughter has been transferred to Lahav 433, as Israeli authorities lean toward a non-nationalistic motive. The family has protested the police's stance, demanding that the possibility of a terrorist incident remains under serious investigation.

Investigation into missing Israelis in Vienna: Police examine theory of voluntary departure
The investigation has been transferred to the Lahav 433 unit by order of the Police Commissioner. Authorities are checking the possibility that the mother and daughter packed their belongings, checked out of their hotel on Saturday morning, and left of their own volition. They were last seen near a train station.

Not a 'trick' and not testimony: Lahav 433 clarifies why the Haredi deserter was questioned
Lahav 433 rejects reports that the young man was lured to the location for the purpose of transferring him to the Military Police. According to them, he was summoned as a suspect in a fraud investigation concerning the illegal issuance of driver's licenses. His status as a deserter was discovered only after he appeared for questioning.

Bloody struggle between criminal organizations in the north: 17-year-old arrested with his brother on suspicion of murder
After about 40 days of detention, during which YAHBAL officers conducted a complex investigation, the police managed to establish an evidentiary basis against four suspects.

Shot to death upon arriving at work: 4 suspects arrested in Shfaram murder case
Police have established an evidentiary basis against four suspects involved in the murder of Ali Sawaed, who was shot to death upon arriving at his workplace at a bus terminal in Shfaram. After more than 40 days of investigation, the Lahav 433 serious crimes unit filed a prosecutor's statement and a request to detain the suspects until the end of proceedings.

Police and Ministry of Justice Suspect Dudi Appel of Concealing Assets Worth Millions
Businessman Dudi Appel, currently in bankruptcy proceedings, is suspected of concealing assets worth tens of millions of shekels. The case also involves attorney Michael Kleiner and members of the Dayan family.

Evidentiary infrastructure found: Investigation into the affair of MK Haim Biton concluded
The National Fraud Investigation Unit (YAHA) has concluded its investigation into the 'Ha-Derech' newspaper affair, involving MK Haim Biton. The case file has been referred to the prosecution.

Contractor and Likud activist upon leaving Lahav 433: "They will pay for this" | Watch
Upon leaving an interrogation at Lahav 433, the contractor, detained on suspicion of concealing real estate rights and asset smuggling, stated: "There is a group of criminals who want to take money, destroy a person, and silence them. They will pay a heavy price for this."

The fight against racketeering: A suspect in the collection of protection money arrested in Ashdod
Officers from the Southern Racketeering Division of Lahav 433, together with Border Police, arrested a suspect on suspicion of collecting protection money under the guise of security services in Ashdod. The court extended his detention until August 6, 2026.

Former MK and well-known businessmen questioned on suspicion of real estate offenses
A bankrupt contractor, several businessmen, and a former Knesset member have been detained on suspicion of concealing real estate assets and smuggling funds. The investigation is led by YALEK.

Suspicion: House manager at the PM's residence used official credit card for personal expenses
Police are investigating allegations that Efi Azoulay and another employee used the residence's credit card for personal purchases totaling tens of thousands of shekels. One witness has testified to Lahav 433, while another claims to have reported the misconduct to the Prime Minister's Office months ago.

Police deny the summoning of MK Haskel: "She is not here"
The Israel Police denied today (Thursday) reports that MK Sharren Haskel was summoned to provide testimony at Lahav 433. In response to a query from C14, the police stated: "She is not here and there is no date."

Construction Site Crackdown: Operations Halted and Contractors Detained in Central Israel
Police, the Ministry of Labor, and the Ministry of Construction and Housing have shut down two construction sites in central Israel. Authorities suspect the contractor continued operations despite a license suspension, a period during which a fatal workplace accident occurred.

State witness in the Tax Authority bribery case: "The fixer who connected income tax officials"
Police suspect that current and former employees facilitated the filing of false tax returns totaling approximately 80 million shekels. Investigators estimate that the tax officials involved received bribes totaling 15 million shekels, acting independently but with knowledge of one another's activities.