Major Benefits Fraud – Police Reveal Scheme Details
Israel Police dismantled a large-scale scheme for illegally obtaining benefits. Perpetrators concealed their place of residence, fraudulently maintaining resident status. 211 people were stripped of payments, with budget damage estimated at tens of millions of shekels.
Israel Police conducted a large-scale special operation 'National Justice', dismantling a major scheme for illegally obtaining state benefits. Under the leadership of Judea and Samaria District Commander Commissioner Moshe Pinchi, coordinated with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Commissioner General Dani Levi, raids were carried out in Samaria, Judea, and Gilad. It was found that perpetrators concealed their actual place of residence, fraudulently maintaining resident status to receive medical care and payments. 211 people were stripped of benefits, and materials were transferred to the prosecution. According to estimates, stopping the scheme will save the budget tens of millions of shekels. Commissioner Pinchi emphasized the importance of fighting fraud to strengthen sovereignty.