Israeli Mother and Daughter Arrested in Namibia After Using Forged Passports
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi were reportedly arrested in Namibia for allegedly using forged passports. This follows their disappearance in Europe in August and subsequent discovery in Argentina, where they were found to be traveling voluntarily. Israel Police are aware of the Namibian arrest but state it is a matter for local authorities. The pair had initially gone missing in Vienna before reappearing in Argentina.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mali and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter, were reportedly arrested in Namibia for using forged passports.
- The arrest occurred nearly two months after they were found in Argentina following an international search.
- The women initially disappeared in Vienna, Austria, in early August 2026.
- Authorities in Argentina determined they had left voluntarily and were not in danger.
- Israel Police are aware of the Namibian arrest but stated it is a local matter.
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