Suspected fraud of millions in the Gaza war – 21 people arrested

21 suspects, including civilians and regular service members, were arrested this morning on suspicion of financial fraud involving millions of shekels during civilian engineering works in Gaza. The joint investigation by Lahav 433, the military police, and the Tax Authority has moved to the overt phase.

This morning, 21 suspects, including civilians and regular service members, were arrested on suspicion of financial fraud involving millions of shekels during civilian engineering works in Gaza. The investigation, which was conducted covertly in recent months, is a joint effort by the Southern Division of Lahav 433, the Central Unit for Special Investigations of the Military Police, and the VAT Investigations unit in Be'er Sheva of the Tax Authority. The suspicions include obtaining goods by fraud, money laundering, and bribery. The arrests were carried out in a nationwide timed operation as the investigation moved to its overt phase. All detainees are being brought in for questioning at Lahav 433 and will be brought for remand extension at the Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court and the Military Court at Beit Lid. The authorities have stated they will act to the fullest extent of the law.