Israeli Police Expand International Probe in Japnika Shooting Case Involving Crime Families

The investigation into the shooting incident involving Barak Abramov, known as the Japnika case, continues to engage Israeli police and has expanded into an international inquiry. According to a report by Berhanu Teganya on Channel 12 News, Abramov is considered a victim caught between two major crime families: the Jarushi brothers and the Mosli brothers. The police have coordinated with authorities in three countries, two Gulf states and one European nation, to prevent the Jarushi brothers from entering their territories, with two countries complying to block their movement. Meanwhile, Eli Mosli was interrogated and released in Romania. Additional arrests related to the case are expected both inside and outside Israel.

A senior police officer explained that while the conflict initially appeared financially motivated, it has evolved into a personal and honor-based feud between Mosli and Jarushi, each backed by different crime organizations, Hariri supports Mosli, and Khayyah supports Jarushi. The police are intensifying pressure on both sides, warning of further developments soon.

In a related revelation, Teganya disclosed that the senior police officer who communicated with Barak Abramov, as mentioned by the owner of Beitar Jerusalem in a recent interview, is Commissioner Sami Marciano. Marciano serves as the security secretary to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The police chief was not involved in or aware of this conversation.

The Japnika case remains a significant security concern, with ongoing investigations highlighting the complex interplay between organized crime and political figures in Israel.