The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/corruption/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png corruption | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/corruption/ 32 32 Northern council head, five others arrested on suspicion of bribery https://www.timesofisrael.com/northern-council-head-five-others-arrested-on-suspicion-of-bribery/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:43:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811539 Police allege suspects were part of scam involving computer service contractors who offered kickbacks to secure tenders in several local municipalities

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]]> Several military and police officers charged with corruption in multiple cases https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-military-and-police-officers-charged-with-corruption-in-multiple-cases/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:17:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806417 7 IDF and police officers accused of money laundering as cops seize NIS 50 million; IDF officer charged for smuggling goods to Gaza

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]]> Trump family dealings may forever break taboo on US presidents profiting from office https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-family-dealings-may-forever-break-taboo-on-us-presidents-profiting-from-office/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:09:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801002 Led by his sons, Trump's many ventures have only grown in 2nd term, especially into Middle East, in stark change with past presidents, who avoided seeming to profit from their office

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]]> Israel slips to 35th place in corruption index amid ‘worrying’ trend in democracies https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-slips-to-35th-place-in-corruption-index-amid-worrying-trend-in-democracies/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:34:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3752158 Transparency International watchdog says average global score of perceived corruption is worst in decade, with the US sliding to its lowest-ever score amid Trump's return to office

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]]> Police arrest southern mayor for allegedly pocketing wartime donations to residents https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-southern-mayor-for-allegedly-pocketing-wartime-donations-to-residents/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:05:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3746276 Local officials, businessmen also arrested for suspected role in corruption case involving millions of shekels given to municipalities

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]]> Former Palestinian official accuses Palestinian Authority of institutional corruption https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-palestinian-official-accuses-palestinian-authority-of-institutional-corruption/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:28:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3738296 Ex-intelligence chief says he repeatedly alerted Abbas to cases of graft, but to no avail; accuses aides of 'deliberately hiding the truth' from 90-year-old PA president

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]]> Zelensky associate at crux of Ukrainian corruption case said to have fled to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/zelensky-associate-at-crux-of-ukrainian-corruption-case-said-to-have-fled-to-israel/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:08:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3689268 Legal proceedings expected to take place in absentia against entertainment tycoon Timur Mindich, who is accused of masterminding $100-million embezzlement plot at state companies

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]]> Jerusalem mayor suspected of paying minister’s ‘girlfriend’ a wage for doing nothing https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-mayor-suspected-of-paying-ministers-girlfriend-a-wage-for-doing-nothing/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:34:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3684944 September TV report found associate of Likud's Amsalem, Sigalit Yona, earned salary from city despite not working; city officials suspected of ensuring she wasn't fired

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]]> No spoils of war: Syria’s new ruler lays down the law to loyalists https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-spoils-of-war-syrias-new-ruler-lays-down-the-law-to-loyalists/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:54:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678341 Sharaa has launched a crackdown on corruption as he attempts to transform an insurgent movement into a functioning government

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]]> Witkoff’s son solicited billions from Qatar as his dad negotiated ceasefires — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/witkoffs-son-solicited-billions-from-qatar-as-his-dad-negotiated-ceasefires-report/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:16:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651417 New York Times says Alex Witkoff approached gulf countries to invest in a US real estate fund earlier this year, Qatar declined to invest; White House, Witkoff Group deny report

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]]> FIDF chairman and CEO resign amid reports of financial abuse, mismanagement https://www.timesofisrael.com/fidf-chairman-and-ceo-resign-amid-reports-of-financial-abuse-mismanagement/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:57:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3603719 Morey Levovitz accused of financial abuse and creating a toxic culture in the non-profit, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for IDF soldiers

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]]> 6 employees of corporation owned by Tel Aviv city hall arrested for alleged bribery https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-employees-of-corporation-owned-by-tel-aviv-city-hall-arrested-for-alleged-bribery/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:10:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3564522 Among those detained in fraud case is group's director, suspected of 'corrupt relationships' with contractors and promoting their interests in return for kickbacks

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]]> Israel improves slightly in corruption survey as many nations get worst scores in years https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-improves-slightly-in-corruption-survey-as-many-nations-get-worst-scores-in-years/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:55:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3481601 Transparency International finds 'global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with efforts to reduce them faltering'

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]]> Reports claim Netanyahu’s office collected sensitive videos of IDF officer, Gallant https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-claim-netanyahus-office-collected-sensitive-videos-of-idf-officer-gallant/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:03:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3414652 Separate allegations relate to security footage held by PMO officials: A clip of military man who worked with the office, another of Gallant tussling with guard; PMO denies claims

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]]> Police arrest officials in Rehovot, Ashkelon amid multi-city graft probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-officials-in-rehovot-ashkelon-amid-multi-city-graft-probe/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:50:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304810 Investigation started 2 weeks ago with arrest of 13 Tel Aviv city hall employees; police suspect they took bribes in return for help in securing sanitation contracts

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