Woman accused of posing as man and deceiving women into sexual acts released to house arrest

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court released a young woman suspected of impersonating a man online and deceiving women into sexual acts to 10 days of house arrest after nearly two weeks in custody. Police allege rape and indecent acts; the suspect, a former police officer, denied intent to obstruct the investigation. The deception, under the male identity 'Orel Hazan,' may have continued for years, with five women in their 20s providing testimony.

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court on Sunday ordered the release of a young woman suspected of impersonating a man and forming relationships with women, placing her under house arrest for 10 days after nearly two weeks in custody. Police have attributed allegations of rape and indecent acts to her, and the State Attorney's Office is expected to file a serious indictment. During the hearing, the suspect, a former police officer for two years, said she had no criminal record and acted because she was 'in a low place in my life.' Police suspect the deception, conducted under the male identity 'Orel Hazan,' may have continued for years. Five women in their 20s have provided testimony describing a similar pattern of online relationships. The investigation began on July 26. The suspect's attorney expressed confidence the case would be closed.