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

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By יאיר קראוס

First reported by Now 14 · Jul 20, 2026

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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