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Australian Investigation Uncovers Israeli-Based Scam Defrauding Thousands of Australians

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דווח לראשונה בBehadrei Haredim · Aug 20, 2026

מה קרה

An Australian investigation exposed an Israeli-based scam network defrauding over 4,000 Australians of hundreds of millions of dollars through fake trading platforms. Central figure Shafi Goldberg denies involvement. Victims lost substantial sums and were manipulated with fake news and false trading activity.

  • 01An Israeli-linked scam network defrauded over 4,000 Australians of hundreds of millions since 2021.
  • 02The Sapphire Network used fake news and counterfeit trading platforms to lure victims.
  • 03Shafi Goldberg, an Israeli businessman, is alleged to manage the operation and related companies.
  • 04Victims lost up to AUD 625,000 each, pressured to invest more and take loans against assets.
  • 05The scam operated from call centers in Israel, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Macedonia.
  • 06Goldberg denies all allegations and claims no involvement in fraudulent activities.

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OrganizationsAustralian Broadcasting Corporation, Sapphire Network, Allegiant Holdings, Smart Pay, Trigo XO, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, OCCRP, Qurium
PlacesIsrael, Australia, Cyprus, South Africa, Spain, Philippines, Bulgaria, Ukraine

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