Pretended to be wounded on October 7 and received a disability certificate: gambling network that funneled millions exposed

Four suspects, including three family members, were arrested on suspicion of operating gambling houses under the auspices of a crime family, money laundering, and extortion by threats. During the raid, about half a million shekels, jewelry, and luxury vehicles were seized. One of the suspects was found with a disability certificate obtained fraudulently, claiming he was injured on October 7.

Four suspects, including three family members, were arrested on suspicion of operating illegal gambling houses in Bat Yam and Ramat Gan, under the auspices of the Abuganem crime family. The covert investigation was conducted by the Tel Aviv District Police over the past months. Last night, police forces raided two gambling houses and arrested the main suspects. During the raid, about half a million shekels in cash, jewelry, and luxury vehicles were seized. An unusual finding emerged after the arrest of one suspect, who carried a disability certificate obtained fraudulently, claiming he was injured by gunfire during the October 7 attack and his leg was amputated. Police suspect the certificate was obtained by providing false information. The suspects, residents of Holon, Bat Yam, and Ramla in their 20s to 40s, will be brought to court for a remand extension.