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Kohan Properties' Owner Misuses Bond Proceeds for Personal Loans, Triggering Investor Concerns

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Kohan Properties' Owner Misuses Bond Proceeds for Personal Loans, Triggering Investor Concerns
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First reported by Globes · Jul 10, 2026

What happened

Kohan Properties’ controlling shareholder misused $9.6 million of bond proceeds for personal loan repayments, sparking a 17% bond price drop and investor distrust. The company is investigating and has confirmed the funds were returned. This follows a similar recent scandal involving another BVI company, Simed.

  • 01Kohan Properties’ bonds fell 17%, yields rose to 14% amid repayment concerns.
  • 02Owner Mike Kohan used $9.6 million of bond proceeds for personal loan repayments.
  • 03Funds were reportedly returned; company is reviewing related transactions.
  • 04Loan and repayment details were not disclosed in quarterly reports or prospectus.
  • 05Kohan Properties contracted Uri Eisenberg’s firm for $1.87 million in consulting.
  • 06This is the second recent BVI bond issuer scandal involving misuse of proceeds.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Kohan Properties' Owner Misuses Bond Proceeds for Personal Loans, Triggering Investor Concerns
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Kohan Properties Bond Plummets 19% Amid Financial Irregularities in Israeli Market

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