Lahav 433

The remand of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife Meital has been extended until Thursday as police investigate severe corruption suspicions.

Minister May Golan is expected to face police questioning by the end of the week following agreements between law enforcement and her defense team over corruption allegations.

Israel Police arrested four suspects from a Premier League football club over financial crimes totaling tens of millions of shekels, including tax evasion and money laundering.

Kfar Saba Economic Corporation CEO Sagi Chen has been ordered to house arrest in a major corruption case involving Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife, though police have filed for a stay to appeal the decision.

A senior Israeli police investigator in Lahav 433 was convicted of misusing the classified Ein HaNetz surveillance system to check a car for his sister, receiving a reprimand and brief demotion.

Rivka Banadi, mother-in-law of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar, was released from police custody early. Her attorney stated that seized funds originated from state hostility compensation.

MK Yitzhak Kreuzer was summoned for questioning over an alleged altercation with police in Mitzpe Yeriho, dismissing the probe as a political witch hunt ahead of elections.

An Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight was turned back from Ben Gurion Airport due to an Indonesian crew member onboard. Meanwhile, aviation security investigations expand amid suspended UAE flights and probes into transport ministry officials.

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife were arrested alongside 17 suspects in a major municipal corruption and bribery probe involving rigged tenders and cash payoffs.

Israeli police investigate former chief of staff Tzachi Braverman over the alleged systematic collection of classified protocols following the October 7 massacre.

Israel's transport ministry sought access to passenger data following a parliamentary hearing on an Omani pilot's attempt to crash a flydubai flight, as police investigate senior officials for suspected conflicts of interest.

Idan David has resigned from the Sports Betting Council board amid a police fraud investigation over allegations that he systematically falsified his resume for senior public posts.

The Israel Police warned the public against fraudulent text messages and emails falsely sent by the Lahav 433 cyber unit, urging citizens not to respond or click links.

Lahav 433 investigates two senior Ministry of Transport officials over potential criminal conflicts of interest following security lapses regarding an Omani pilot.

Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who mysteriously vanished from Vienna earlier in August, have been detained in Namibia with forged passports. Police confirmed the disappearance was planned in advance for personal reasons.

Israeli police concluded a year-long corruption investigation into former Acre mayor Amichai Ben Shlosh and other officials over alleged voter bribery during the 2024 elections.

Police raided the Ness Ziona municipality and detained a former official in connection with the "Hand Washes Hand" Histadrut corruption probe involving insurance agent Ezra Gabay.

A senior Israeli government company official was detained for questioning over suspected resume forgery, fraud, and breach of trust following a referral from the Government Companies Authority.

Notorious Israeli mob boss Riko Shirazi is set to be released from prison after serving a decade behind bars. Law enforcement and underworld figures are bracing for potential shifts in the criminal balance of power.

Unit 105 of Lahav 433 arrested a northern Israel resident in his 30s suspected of sex offenses against minors. Police report he confessed to messaging about 150 girls.

Israeli police prepare to question Minister May Golan after elections, weighing an arrest warrant as she loses parliamentary immunity over corruption suspicions.

The family of missing girl Haimnot Kasau met with Lahav 433 police officers, expressing deep frustration and demanding the case be transferred to the Shin Bet.

Israel Police Investigations Head Boaz Blat announced a zero-tolerance policy against attempts to disrupt upcoming elections, focusing on online disinformation and technological threats.

A 26-year-old Kfar Saba man was indicted for a systematic, year-long campaign of online harassment and death threats targeting multiple minors using fake social media accounts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.