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Israeli Influencer Romi Abergel Trapped in Legal Trouble in Thailand Over Sham Company Scheme

Israeli influencer Romi Abergel is stuck in Thailand after being arrested for allegedly using a sham company to hide OnlyFans content sales. She was reportedly scammed by an Israeli man in Bangkok who set her up with fake evidence.

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What happened

  1. 01Romi Abergel arrested in Thailand for using a shell company to disguise OnlyFans content sales.
  2. 02An Israeli man in Bangkok allegedly tricked her into creating a company with fake evidence against her.
  3. 03Authorities found over 100 fake companies during a police raid linked to the scam.
  4. 04Abergel’s passport was seized, preventing her from leaving Thailand until trial.
  5. 05She faces a fine of about 100,000 shekels plus high legal and travel costs.
  6. 06Close associates say she trusted Israelis she shouldn’t have and warn others to verify relocation deals carefully.

Abergel faces fines and legal troubles while awaiting trial, with her passport confiscated and unable to leave the country.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mako, the latest report. Read Mako’s original

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