Love trap: She met men online – and went on a shopping spree at their expense

The Central District Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment containing 16 counts against a Netanya resident, who allegedly met men through dating apps, gained their trust, took checks, credit cards, and jewelry from them, and used them for purchases while using forged documents.

The Central District Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment containing 16 counts against a Netanya resident, suspected of running a systematic fraud scheme through dating apps. According to the indictment, the woman contacted men, gained their trust, and then took checks, credit cards, and gold jewelry from them. The Netanya police investigation revealed that she used the stolen payment methods to purchase products and jewelry from citizens who advertised on social networks, using forged documents and false pretenses. Among other things, gold jewelry worth tens of thousands of shekels was purchased in this manner. The investigation was opened following several complaints filed against the suspect. Her detention was extended from time to time, and at its conclusion, the indictment was filed.