Organized Crime Allegedly Controls Ashdod Food Delivery Sector
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Eyal Nagar, accused of leading a violent criminal group, and Maor Azriel, manager of "Mar Dispatch," have been indicted in Ashdod for allegedly controlling the food delivery sector through extortion and intimidation. The state claims the operation involved money laundering totaling 13 million shekels and was uncovered by undercover agents. Azriel has reportedly confessed and may testify against Nagar, who faces numerous charges including thousands of counts of extortion and protection racket demands.
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- Eyal Nagar and Maor Azriel are indicted for allegedly controlling Ashdod's food delivery sector through extortion.
- The state claims organized crime, led by Nagar, infiltrated the industry, involving 13 million shekels in money laundering.
- Undercover agents uncovered the alleged criminal operation between May 2025 and August 2026.
- Azriel has reportedly confessed and may cooperate with prosecutors against Nagar.
- Nagar is accused of numerous offenses including extortion, protection racket demands, and fraud.
- The indictment details alleged extortion of money, services, and even housing from various individuals.
The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed indictments against Eyal Nagar, alleged leader of a violent criminal group, and Maor Azriel, manager of the "Mar Dispatch" delivery company, accusing them of extortion and intimidation within Ashdod's food delivery industry. The prosecution claims Nagar and Azriel used fear to control businesses and couriers, forcing them to comply with their demands. The state alleges that the money laundering involved reached 13 million shekels.
The investigation, which began in May 2025 and concluded in August 2026, utilized undercover agents who infiltrated the local food delivery market. Nagar is accused of thousands of counts of extortion, conspiracy to commit a crime, protection racket demands, corporate record fraud, income tax evasion, evidence destruction, and money laundering totaling 10 million shekels. Azriel established "Mar Dispatch" in 2018, expanding to other cities in 2025. Nagar became a secret 20% partner in 2023 without official registration.
According to the indictment, Nagar and Azriel manipulated a WhatsApp group called "Hashafitzim," which included hundreds of food business owners and couriers in Ashdod, eventually taking control of its activities. They allegedly exploited the fear of business owners and couriers to ensure contracts with "Mar Dispatch" and prevent independent delivery operations.
Further accusations include Nagar extorting 180,000 shekels from Azriel over time. Additionally, business owners Roey Safana and Yiniv Azran, with Nagar's alleged assistance, extorted 400,000 shekels from Azriel after he falsely tried to charge them 25,000 shekels for delivery services. Nagar also allegedly demanded funding for a diamond course and two iPhones worth 16,000 shekels for his wife, Ofir Nagar, and demanded Azriel rent an apartment for the criminal Assaf Barda upon his release from prison.
The indictment also states that Nagar and Azriel used threats to shut down delivery services operated by Daniel Zrihan, Dor Esbag, and Daniel Karadi. A separate indictment has been filed against Azriel, who reportedly confessed and detailed Nagar's actions, suggesting a potential plea deal. Azriel faces charges including conspiracy, extortion, threats, protection racket demands, evidence destruction, fraud, tax offenses, and money laundering totaling 13 million shekels.
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