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Eilat Police Uncover Sophisticated Tourist Scam Involving Gambling
Eilat police have dismantled an organized gambling ring that defrauded tourists on the city's boardwalk using a sophisticated "cup game" scheme. Five suspects, including a minor, were arrested and their detention extended until October 29, 2026.
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What happened
- 01Eilat police arrested five suspects in a sophisticated gambling scam targeting tourists on the boardwalk.
- 02The "cup game" operation used plants to lure unsuspecting tourists into losing money.
- 03The arrests followed a covert investigation and a large-scale enforcement operation.
- 04The suspects' detention was extended until October 29, 2026, for further investigation.
- 05Police vowed to continue combating illegal gambling operations in the area.
The operation involved coordinated efforts to lure unsuspecting tourists into losing their money through deceptive tactics.
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