Credit Card Thief Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Fraud
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A 28-year-old man named Zohar was sentenced to 63 months in prison for credit card fraud and drug offenses, totaling approximately 170,000 shekels in fraudulent purchases. He used 19 stolen credit cards for dozens of transactions in the fall of 2019. In addition to prison time, Zohar received significant fines and a driving license suspension.
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- Zohar, 28, received 63 months in prison for credit card fraud and drug offenses.
- The fraud involved 19 stolen credit cards and amounted to approximately 170,000 shekels.
- The court also noted attempted fraud totaling an additional 150,000 shekels.
- Zohar conducted 64 fraudulent transactions in a short period during the fall of 2019.
- He was also convicted of drug offenses, including trafficking.
- Zohar was fined 25,000 shekels and received an 18-month driving license suspension.
A 28-year-old resident of Kiryat Gat, identified as Zohar, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for orchestrating a significant fraud scheme involving 19 stolen credit cards and drug offenses. The court in Ashkelon heard that Zohar carried out dozens of fraudulent purchases at various businesses, accumulating a total of approximately 170,000 shekels in damages, with additional attempted fraud totaling 150,000 shekels. The judge emphasized the substantial harm caused to both individuals and legitimate commerce.
During the fall of 2019, Zohar used the compromised credit cards for numerous transactions, ranging from hundreds to thousands of shekels. His purchases included mobile phones, lottery scratch cards, restaurant meals, groceries, and household items. The court documented 64 fraudulent operations within a short period, with the total value of these transactions reaching tens of thousands of shekels.
In parallel to the credit card fraud case, Zohar also faced charges for drug offenses, including trafficking and brokering drug deals. He operated with three other individuals, one of whom was a woman whose case was referred to a community court. Zohar took responsibility for his actions and expressed a desire to participate in rehabilitation programs.
In addition to the 63 months of actual prison time, which includes activating two previous suspended sentences, Zohar was fined 25,000 shekels and ordered to pay an additional 6,500 shekels in other fines. He also received an 18-month driving license suspension. The judge, Mr. Porer, noted the significant financial damage and the impact on fair trade in his sentencing.