Scam of hundreds of thousands of shekels - through food and catering companies: the fraud in Tel Aviv exposed
An indictment was filed against a 26-year-old from Tel Aviv for fraud totaling hundreds of thousands of shekels. He obtained credit card details from customers of food and catering companies by impersonating business representatives, and made luxury purchases. He was arrested and much property was seized. The indictment includes 20 counts.
An indictment was filed this morning (Monday) against a resident of the north, 26 years old, currently living in Tel Aviv, for fraud and deception offenses estimated at hundreds of thousands of shekels. According to the suspicion, during the last months the defendant operated in a consistent method: he contacted food and catering companies, obtained details about orders placed by customers, and then approached them posing as a representative of the business. Using various pretexts, he received their credit card details and used them to make high-value transactions. The investigation was opened following information about unusual purchases at businesses in the Tel Aviv area. His identity was revealed with the help of credit card companies and after technological investigative actions, victim interviews, and testimony collection. In searches of his home and other addresses, much property was seized, including luxury clothing, shoes, sunglasses, and computers. His detention was extended from time to time, and this morning an indictment was filed containing 20 counts, including use of a vital component in a payment instrument and receiving property obtained by crime.