Fruit Vendor Suspected of Hiding NIS 4.5 Million in Income
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Lior Ezra, owner of a fruit and vegetable business in Ramat Gan, is suspected of hiding NIS 4.5 million in income since 2018. He was released under restrictive conditions as the investigation continues. The probe was initiated by intelligence suggesting discrepancies in financial reports, with allegations of funds being diverted to a relative's account while Ezra took a salary. The Tax Authority highlighted the seriousness of tax evasion.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Lior Ezra, a Ramat Gan fruit and vegetable business owner, is suspected of hiding NIS 4.5 million in income.
- The alleged income concealment has been ongoing since 2018.
- Ezra was released under restrictive conditions following a court appearance.
- Intelligence information prompted the investigation into financial reporting discrepancies.
- Authorities suspect business income was diverted to a relative's bank account.
- The Tax Authority stressed the harm caused by tax evasion to public funds.
Authorities are investigating Lior Ezra, the owner of a fruit and vegetable business in Ramat Gan, on suspicion of concealing approximately NIS 4.5 million in income since 2018. Ezra, 48, from Petah Tikva, was brought before the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court last Thursday and released under restrictive conditions, with the investigation continuing. The probe began after intelligence information indicated significant discrepancies in the business's financial reports. Investigators suspect that Ezra did not report income received via credit card payments. According to the allegations, both cash and credit income from the business were transferred to a relative's bank account, while Ezra himself only withdrew a monthly salary, thereby harming public funds. During the investigation, searches were conducted, evidence was seized, and Ezra and other involved parties were questioned. The Tax Authority emphasized the severity of tax evasion and its impact on public finances.
