Prominent Lawyer Alon Kriti Charged with Extortion and Threats

The Central District Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against well-known defense attorney Alon Kriti for extortion and threats. According to the indictment, a former client owed Kriti and a relative of his 40,000 shekels. Exclusive recordings obtained by Channel 12 News capture Kriti threatening the complainant, stating, "Within an hour, I'll be at your house, you bum." Following the arrival of two known criminals at the complainant's home, he contacted the police, reporting, "I am receiving death threats."

Kriti allegedly threatened the former client, who had borrowed 50,000 shekels from him in 2025 and repaid only 30,000. Early this year, the client borrowed an additional 20,000 shekels from Kriti's relative, a sum that remains unpaid according to the indictment. The threats were not limited to messages and recordings; two individuals known to the police reportedly visited the complainant's home in Kiryat Malakhi, allegedly to collect the debt.

After the individuals left, the complainant called the police emergency number, reporting, "I am receiving threats to my life... death threats were sent to me here." The Kiryat Malakhi police initiated a covert investigation, identifying the suspect as a criminal defense lawyer. Even after the visit to his home, the threats continued via messages, with Kriti writing, "You are welcome to complain... and as I said, if the need arises, I will face the consequences. I will not let you go." In another message, he wrote, "Bye sweetie, they will check for me that you are home from time to time, so I know to come. We need to talk. This time they came to check and said you weren't home so I didn't come, next time I will come."

During his interrogation, Kriti denied the accusations. However, the evidence led to the serious indictment. Kriti is currently under house arrest with electronic monitoring until the conclusion of legal proceedings.