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German prosecutors investigating Israel submarine deal

AP — German prosecutors have launched their own investigation into the sale of submarines to Israel, where several former aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-officials already face corruption-related charges. Bochum prosecutors told the dpa news agency Tuesday they had opened the case against persons unknown based upon… Read More

Israeli attorney-general plans to charge Netanyahu in corruption cases

Israel’s attorney-general announced on Thursday he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges, a decision coming just six weeks before a closely contested national election. It was the first time a serving Israeli prime minister has been put on official notice of planned prosecution, and deepened uncertainty… Read More

Israel joins anti-money laundering group FATF

Israel has become a full member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), making it the 38th member of the global anti-money laundering body. The jurisdiction has ‘worked to meet the requirements’ for full membership, which includes undergoing a successful mutual evaluation. “Since the start of its observership in February… Read More

6th December 2018

Diamond smuggling scandal spotlights shadowy Israeli tycoon

AP — A shadowy Israeli billionaire who made his fortune in the insular world of diamonds has suddenly found his empire in jeopardy after close associates were busted in a massive smuggling ring and an employee mysteriously plummeted to her death from his high-rise Tel Aviv… Read More

5th December 2018

Israeli firm rejects alleged connection to Khashoggi killing

AP — An Israeli company known for its sophisticated phone surveillance technology on Monday rejected accusations that its snooping software helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The NSO Group has faced similar claims in the past that its products were used to… Read More

21st November 2018

Israeli police say minister should be charged with fraud

AP — Israeli police on Tuesday recommended charges be brought against the interior minister in a major corruption case. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said there is an “evidentiary basis” that Aryeh Deri committed fraud and breach of trust, as well as millions of shekels in tax offenses and money… Read More

7th November 2018

Billionaire’s son and brother held in Israeli diamond smuggling case

The son and brother of Israeli billionaire diamond magnate Lev Leviev are among suspects arrested in Israel in connection with a diamond smuggling scheme, according to court documents released on Tuesday. The case focuses on Leviev’s company, LLD Diamonds, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of polished diamonds, Police have… Read More

3rd October 2018

Israeli tycoon begins 3-year prison term in securities fraud

AP — One of Israel’s most prominent businessmen has entered prison to begin a three-year term for securities fraud. Former IDB Holding Corp. controlling shareholder Nochi Dankner began his term Tuesday for his role in carrying out millions of dollars’ worth of fraudulent transactions in… Read More

13th August 2018

Israel police question billionaire Arison in Shikun bribery probe

Israeli-American billionaire Shari Arison was questioned by Israeli police on Sunday in connection with an ongoing bribery investigation into the country’s largest construction firm, Shikun & Binui, her company said. Arison’s investment arm Arison Group recently sold control of Shikun & Binui to U.S.-Israeli businessman Naty Saidoff. Arison was summoned… Read More

Interview with Gary Osen of Osen LLC

Tom Devlin interviews Gary Osen, a high profile attorney and expert on the Anti-Terrorism Act. Read More

30th July 2018

Turkey will stand up to U.S. in face of sanctions threat: Erdogan

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will stand its ground after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap sanctions on Ankara if it does not free an American pastor, broadcaster Haberturk reported on Sunday. Relations between the United States and Turkey are on the line in the dispute over pastor Andrew… Read More

30th May 2018

Rights group: Israeli banks help with settlement building

AP — Israeli banks are helping build West Bank settlements in violation of international law by providing financial services to home buyers and local councils, Human Rights Watch said in a new report published Tuesday. The report said that bank activities in or with settlements have helped encourage settlement… Read More

30th May 2018

Chelsea owner Abramovich takes Israeli citizenship: report

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea soccer club who has found himself without a visa to Britain, took Israeli citizenship on Monday and will move to Tel Aviv where he has bought a property, an Israeli media report said. Abramovich has been counted as one of the richest… Read More

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