Israeli Influencer Romi Abergel Trapped in Legal Trouble in Thailand Over Sham Company Scheme
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By לילך מרקוביץ', אסף וקנין, לילך מרקוביץ', אסף וקנין
First reported by Mako · Jul 22, 2026
What happened
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. Abergel faces fines and legal troubles while awaiting trial, with her passport confiscated and unable to leave the country.
- 01Romi Abergel arrested in Thailand for using a shell company to disguise OnlyFans content sales.
- 02An Israeli man in Bangkok allegedly tricked her into creating a company with fake evidence against her.
- 03Authorities found over 100 fake companies during a police raid linked to the scam.
- 04Abergel’s passport was seized, preventing her from leaving Thailand until trial.
- 05She faces a fine of about 100,000 shekels plus high legal and travel costs.
- 06Close associates say she trusted Israelis she shouldn’t have and warn others to verify relocation deals carefully.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
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