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Main Suspect in Israeli Tax Authority Bribery Case Released to House Arrest
How 11 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By מאיר תורג'מן
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
Boris Gorovitz and Sasson Cohen were released to house arrest in a bribery case involving the Israeli Tax Authority, while Alhadi Tahah's detention was extended. Tahah is suspected of accepting bribes for fraudulent tax refunds at the Petah Tikva branch.
- 01Boris Gorovitz, former deputy tax assessor, released to 14 days house arrest.
- 02Sasson Cohen, retired 8 years ago, also released to 14 days house arrest.
- 03Alhadi Tahah's detention extended by 4 days.
- 04Tahah suspected of accepting bribes for fraudulent tax refunds.
- 05The case involves false expense claims submitted to the Petah Tikva tax branch.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Main Suspect in Israeli Tax Authority Bribery Case Released to House Arrest
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Officials Arrested in Major 20-Year Bribery and Fraud Scandal
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested Over $80 Million Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested Over Suspected $22 Million Fraud and Bribery
N12Center · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested Over Suspected $22 Million Fraud and Bribery
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested for Alleged Bribery in $22 Million Fraud Scheme
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested Over Fake Tax Refunds Worth 80 Million Shekels
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Former and Current Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested for Years-Long Bribery Scheme
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested in Bribery Probe Involving 80 Million Shekels
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Current and Former Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested for Alleged Bribery Scheme
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Current and Former Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested for Alleged Bribery Scheme
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Former and Current Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested for Alleged Bribery Scheme
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Tax Authority Employees Arrested for Years-Long Bribery Scheme Involving False Tax Refunds
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