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Israeli Justice Ministry Revokes Security Firm License Over Extortion Scheme in Negev
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First reported by Walla · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Ministry of Justice revoked the license of the Negev-based security firm "HaShomrim BaNegev" after uncovering its involvement in extortion disguised as security services, barring it from license renewal for three years amid a wider crackdown on protection rackets.
- 01Israeli Ministry of Justice revoked "HaShomrim BaNegev" security firm's license for extortion.
- 02Company owners provided false accounting to cover protection money collection.
- 03They collaborated with another banned security firm to facilitate payments to criminals.
- 04In many cases, no or minimal security services were provided despite payments.
- 05The company and a licensed security organizer are barred from renewing licenses for three years.
- 06The decision is part of a broader crackdown on protection rackets in Israel.
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