Channel 12 Journalist Adva Dadon Sued for $700,000
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Investigative journalist Adva Dadon and Channel 12 News are being sued for NIS 2.65 million by private investigator Bili Grossman for alleged defamation. Grossman claims his reputation was damaged by a "Swindlers" report that implicated his firm in delivering legal documents to a deceased individual. The report investigated alleged failures at "Mimun Yashir" credit company, where identity theft was used to obtain loans. Grossman maintains he acted professionally and was unaware of the recipient's death at the time of delivery. The lawsuit also names several executives and entities associated with Channel 12.
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- Investigative journalist Adva Dadon and Channel 12 are sued for NIS 2.65 million over defamation.
- Private investigator Bili Grossman claims his reputation was harmed by a "Swindlers" report.
- The report investigated alleged identity theft and loan fraud at "Mimun Yashir" credit company.
- Grossman allegedly delivered legal documents to a deceased individual's address.
- Grossman states he was unaware of the recipient's death and acted professionally.
- The lawsuit also names News Company, Keshet, and their CEOs.
Investigative journalist Adva Dadon and Channel 12 News are facing a NIS 2.65 million (approximately $700,000) lawsuit for defamation. The suit was filed by private investigator Bili Grossman, who claims his reputation was harmed during an investigative report on the "Swindlers" series.
Grossman's claim stems from a "Swindlers" segment aired in July 2026, which investigated alleged serious failures at the "Mimun Yashir" credit company. The report exposed how criminals allegedly exploited security loopholes at "Mimun Yashir" to obtain large loans for luxury vehicles through identity theft. It was also alleged that the company continued to pursue legal action against individuals whose identities were stolen, including against Oleg Samuel Goltzer, who had died months prior.
Grossman, who heads the "G.G. Investigations" firm, stated in response to the report that his office did not conduct in-depth investigations or background checks for "Mimun Yashir." Instead, he served as an executor for a specific task, delivering legal documents. He explained that "Mimun Yashir," through an external law firm, commissioned him to serve three legal documents to the address provided in Arad. He was not asked to locate the individual or conduct financial investigations, only to deliver the papers to whoever was at the location.
Grossman further stated that during these deliveries, he was not informed that Oleg Samuel Goltzer had died or was not residing at the address. He maintained that after each delivery, he prepared a report, signed an affidavit before a lawyer, and submitted all materials to the client. He added that in his years of experience with tens of thousands of deliveries, there have been rare instances where individuals provide incorrect details to avoid receiving legal documents, especially when he lacks the authority to demand identification. He asserted that he has always acted professionally, honestly, and in good faith, adhering to the instructions given for each case.
The lawsuit also names News Company Ltd., Keshet Broadcasting Ltd., News Company CEO Avi Weiss, Keshet CEO Avi Nir, and other employees and figures from the news department as defendants. Some publications have already been removed following Grossman's demand prior to the lawsuit's filing.
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