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Seven Arrested in Major Israeli Extortion and Tax Fraud Case

1/6/2026

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On January 6, 2026, Israeli police and the Tax Authority arrested seven Bakri organization members after an probe into extortion, money laundering, and tax offenses.
Seven suspects, including senior members, were detained for extortion and tax evasion over two years, with millions of shekels gained.
The operation involved collaboration with Haifa Customs and VAT Investigation Unit and the Money Laundering Prohibition Authority.
The suspects will face a detention hearing at Nazareth Magistrate's Court.

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Story summary

On January 6, 2026, Israeli police and the Tax Authority arrested seven Bakri organization members after an probe into extortion, money laundering, and tax offenses.
Seven suspects, including senior members, were detained for extortion and tax evasion over two years, with millions of shekels gained.
The operation involved collaboration with Haifa Customs and VAT Investigation Unit and the Money Laundering Prohibition Authority.
The suspects will face a detention hearing at Nazareth Magistrate's Court.