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Albar Convicted in Vehicle Import Fraud Case, Faces Proposed NIS 18 Million Fine
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
The Tel Aviv District Court convicted Albar in a plea deal over fraud, customs, and tax offenses tied to parallel vehicle imports. Prosecutors seek an NIS 18 million fine, while cases against other suspects continue. Albar says the case concerns events from 12 years ago under former management.
- 01Albar was convicted in Tel Aviv after admitting to fraud, customs, and tax offenses.
- 02Prosecutors and the company are seeking an NIS 18 million fine.
- 03The case involves false documents used to obtain import permits starting in 2013.
- 04Albar imported 1,828 vehicles worth more than NIS 176 million.
- 05Authorities said about 1,600 false customs declarations hid over NIS 4 million in costs.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Albar Convicted in Vehicle Import Fraud Case, Faces Proposed NIS 18 Million Fine
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Albar Convicted in Fraud and Tax Case, Faces Proposed NIS 18 Million Fine
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