Trustee Seeks Arrest of 'Puskas' Star Asher Ben Oz Over Bankruptcy Noncompliance
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Calcalist · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Asher Ben Oz, known for the 'Puskas' podcast, faces a new arrest request by his bankruptcy trustee for failing to cooperate and pay creditors. The trustee accuses him of hiding assets and living lavishly despite debts exceeding 14 million shekels. Ben Oz denies wrongdoing, citing financial hardship and insists arrest would end his recovery potential. The court will decide on the trustee's petition following legal responses.
- 01Trustee Ran Masika requests arrest of Asher Ben Oz over nonpayment and noncooperation in bankruptcy.
- 02Ben Oz allegedly lives in a luxury penthouse and boasts wealth publicly while owing creditors 14 million shekels.
- 03Trustee seeks to question Ben Oz's family about financial support amid suspicions of hidden income.
- 04April court ruling denied prior arrest but imposed strict cooperation and payment conditions on Ben Oz.
- 05Ben Oz denies wrongdoing, citing medical and financial hardships and reliance on third-party support.
- 06Trustee claims Ben Oz failed to submit reports or payments, with arrears now 21,000 shekels.
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