Couple Impersonates Insurance Agents to Scam Hundreds of Thousands from Arab Community

A couple in their twenties from central Israel has been arrested on suspicion of running an extensive fraud scheme targeting mainly members of the Arab community. The pair allegedly posed as insurance representatives, deceiving dozens of victims by promising financial refunds from insurance accounts. They convinced victims to provide cash withdrawal codes, which the suspects then used to withdraw money from various bank branches.

The investigation, conducted by the Central District's Fraud and Cybercrime Unit, began after about 50 fraud cases were reported since September 2025. The suspects exploited victims' lack of insurance knowledge, presenting accurate personal details to gain trust and falsely claiming the withdrawals would avoid tax payments. They instructed victims to share withdrawal codes without bank cards.

Police tracked the suspects, who reportedly used electric scooters to quickly reach bank branches, withdraw cash, and flee the scene. Both were detained for questioning, and the police plan to request an extension of their detention in court. The total amount stolen is estimated at hundreds of thousands of shekels.