Police Arrest Aviyaor Sasson, Main Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder After Manhunt

Aviyaor Sasson, the primary suspect in the murder of Benyahu Razi, was arrested by police on July 28, 2026, following an extensive manhunt. Sasson had been hiding in various locations across central and northern Israel and avoided using a phone to prevent authorities from tracking him. He was apprehended in a tunnel on a main road near the entrance to Jerusalem while traveling by taxi. Police officers swiftly detained him, handcuffed him, and transferred him for interrogation before a judge to discuss extending his detention.

Earlier on the same day, a prison service officer was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the investigation and breach of trust. Authorities suspect the officer had a romantic relationship with Sasson's stepbrother, who is serving a prison sentence, and allegedly assisted Sasson during his time on the run. This arrest was part of a covert investigation conducted by the Crime Fighting Unit and prison service investigators.

The police emphasized that the search for Sasson had been conducted with high intensity, involving operational and intelligence efforts to locate and capture him. Sasson's arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Benyahu Razi.