Second Senior Crime Figure Arrested in Major Israeli Extortion Crackdown

First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

What happened

Israeli police arrested Shay Benamo and his brother in a major extortion probe, following the detention of crime figure Eyal Nagar. Undercover agents helped gather evidence, and indictments are expected soon.

• 01Shay Benamo and his brother Michael were arrested in a major extortion investigation in Kiryat Gat.
• 02Their detention was extended by six days as police continue interrogations.
• 03Undercover agents infiltrated the suspected criminal delivery network to collect evidence.
• 04Eyal Nagar, another senior crime figure, was arrested in the same operation.
• 05Dozens of suspects were detained, with most expected to remain in custody.
• 06Police anticipate indictments based on evidence gathered over the past year.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew26 minutes ago

Second Senior Crime Figure Arrested in Major Israeli Extortion Crackdown

YnetCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago

Israeli Police Arrest Crime Boss Eyal Nagar in Major South Israel Crackdown

Channel 13Center · Hebrew17 hours ago

Israeli Police Arrest 27 Suspects in Major Extortion Crackdown in Ashdod and Kiryat Gat

WallaCenter · Hebrew18 hours ago

Israeli Police Chief Vows Relentless Fight Against Protection Racket Crime in Southern Israel

MaarivCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago

Israeli Police Arrest Crime Boss and Dozens in Major Southern Extortion Crackdown

MakoCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago

Israeli Police Arrest Southern Crime Boss in Major Extortion Crackdown

N12Center · Hebrew23 hours ago

Israeli Police Arrest Southern Crime Boss in Major Extortion Crackdown

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Southern Crackdown on Extortion Networks

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Major Crackdown on Protection Rackets in Southern Israel

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Southern Crackdown on Protection Racket Extortion

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Major Southern Crackdown on Extortion Networks

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Police Arrest Dozens Including Crime Boss in Southern Extortion Crackdown

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