Israeli Criminal Network Runs Illegal Loans and Gambling from Prison, Uses Attack Dog for Debt Collection

First reported by Now 14 · 17 hours ago

What happened

Israeli authorities indicted 10 suspects for running a four-year illegal loan and gambling network in Migdal HaEmek, led remotely by prisoner Asaf Buskila. The group used threats, violence, and an attack dog to collect debts, handling about 3 million shekels. Buskila coordinated operations from prison, while victims faced severe intimidation and harm.

• 01Ten suspects indicted for illegal loans, gambling, and extortion in Migdal HaEmek.
• 02Leader Asaf Buskila ran the network from Shata Prison via public phone.
• 03The group operated for four years, moving around 3 million shekels.
• 04Victims were threatened and attacked, including by an attack dog named Max.
• 05The operation included a fraudulent online gambling site and high-interest loans.
• 06Prosecutors called the extortion a "statewide plague" undermining law and order.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

Israeli Criminal Network Runs Illegal Loans and Gambling from Prison, Uses Attack Dog for Debt Collection

WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Israeli Police Charge 10 in Organized Gambling and Loan Sharking Ring Led from Prison

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew17 hours ago

Israeli Police Uncover Prison-Run Illegal Gambling and Extortion Ring with 10 Indicted

YnetCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

Israeli Prosecutors Charge Northern Gang Led by Inmate with Extorting Over 10 Million Shekels

Now 14Right · Hebrew17 hours ago

Northern Israel Crime Ring Operated From Prison Using Public Phone, Police Say

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