21 Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme Involving Gaza Work
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Twenty-one individuals, including career military personnel and civilians, were arrested across Israel on Tuesday on suspicion of a multi-million shekel fraud scheme involving work in Gaza. The alleged fraud occurred as the IDF sought engineering equipment from civilian companies following the October 7th outbreak of war. The investigation, led by Lahav 433 and the Military Police, also includes charges of bribery and money laundering. Suspects will face remand hearings in civilian and military courts.
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- 21 suspects, including career military personnel, were arrested for alleged multi-million shekel fraud related to Gaza work.
- The alleged fraud involved engineering equipment contracted by the IDF following the October 7th war.
- Charges include fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
- The investigation is a joint effort by Lahav 433, Military Police, and the Tax Authority.
- Suspects will appear in civilian and military courts for remand extension hearings.
An undercover investigation spanning several months culminated Tuesday in the arrest of 21 individuals across Israel on suspicion of involvement in a multi-million shekel financial fraud scheme related to work in Gaza. The suspects include career military personnel and civilians employed by contracting companies. The investigation also encompasses allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
The probe was initiated due to the Israel Defense Forces' need for engineering equipment, which it sourced from civilian companies. Following the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War on October 7, 2023, and the intensification of fighting in the Gaza Strip, the military required assistance from these companies for its ongoing operations. The current suspicion is that millions of shekels were defrauded in connection with these contracted works.
The investigation is being conducted by the Manpower Directorate's Southern Division within Lahav 433, in cooperation with the Special Investigations Unit of the Military Police and the VAT investigations unit in Be'er Sheva, part of the Tax Authority. On Tuesday morning, the investigation transitioned to a public phase, with Lahav 433 and Military Police forces apprehending the suspects in a coordinated operation nationwide. The detainees are being brought to Lahav 433 for questioning and are expected to appear in court later today for remand extension hearings at the Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court and the Military Court in Beit Lid.
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