Police Officer Indicted for Unlawful Arrest and Sexual Exploitation

The Police Investigations Department of the State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a police officer from the Lev Tel Aviv station. The officer faces charges of improper use of official authority, fraud, and breach of trust. The indictment stems from an incident where the officer unlawfully arrested a foreign national and subsequently exploited his position to pursue a sexual relationship with her.

According to the indictment, on the night of June 9-10, 2025, the officer responded to a call at the woman's apartment in Tel Aviv. Despite having no legal grounds, he informed her she would be arrested, handcuffed her, and took her to the police station. She remained at the station for several hours without being interrogated. Before her release, the officer gave her his phone number, intending to initiate a sexual relationship.

Following her release, the officer, while on duty, followed her home on his scooter and entered her apartment. He visited her apartment on three separate occasions, sometimes while on duty, and on one occasion engaged in sexual intercourse with her. Later, the woman asked the officer for help collecting a debt from a company. The officer indirectly indicated he would assist only if they had sex again, leaving angrily when she refused.

On another occasion, at the woman's request, the officer used his position to inquire about the arrest of her acquaintance, despite having no connection to the investigation. He then updated her on the suspicions against the individual.