Israeli-Australian Billionaire Alex Skler Investigated Over Alleged European Surveillance in Dispute with Tzvika Naveh
Alex Skler, an Israeli-Australian billionaire businessman, was questioned under caution by Israeli police amid an ongoing public feud with Tzvika Naveh, a private investigator and CEO of the intelligence firm CGI Group. The investigation followed a complaint from Skler's ex-wife, Violeta, who is currently Naveh's partner. She alleged that Skler hired private investigators who planted recording devices and tracked her and Naveh during their travels in Europe.
Violeta claimed that at Ben Gurion Airport, she and Naveh noticed two Israelis following them and boarding the same flight. Upon arrival in Europe, they reportedly discovered tracking devices in their luggage. Local European police reportedly contacted them and provided photos and videos of the suspected Israelis operating at the airport. After returning to Israel, Violeta filed a police complaint accusing Skler of orchestrating the surveillance.
Following the complaint, Skler was summoned for questioning at the Shdot police station and released under restrictive conditions barring him from contacting Naveh or Violeta. This incident adds to the highly publicized conflict between Skler and Naveh, which recently included Skler placing large billboards across central Israel displaying Naveh's image and soliciting incriminating information about him. These actions stem from ongoing mutual lawsuits filed in court.
Representatives for Violeta Skler and Tzvika Naveh declined media comments, stating they trust law enforcement and the courts to handle the matter appropriately. Skler's representatives dismissed the allegations as a "fabricated slander" by Naveh intended to provoke media attention and damage Skler's reputation. They asserted that Skler provided clear evidence disproving the claims and described the police restrictions as routine procedural measures in family disputes. Skler's side announced plans to file a criminal complaint against Naveh and Violeta for false accusations and defamation, alongside a civil lawsuit addressing repeated baseless complaints.
The case highlights the bitter personal and legal battle between two prominent figures in Israel's private investigation and business sectors, with authorities now tasked with resolving the complex accusations.
