The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tax-fraud/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:09:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png tax fraud | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tax-fraud/ 32 32 Head of party court among Likud figures detained for questioning in tax fraud probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/head-of-party-court-among-likud-figures-detained-for-questioning-in-tax-fraud-probe/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:37:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3874062 Michael Kleiner, a former Likud MK, heads the internal tribunal that recently struck down Netanyahu's bid to cancel the party's August 17 primary

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]]> Delivery company Wolt suspected of tax fraud worth NIS 33.5 million https://www.timesofisrael.com/delivery-company-wolt-suspected-of-tax-fraud-worth-nis-33-5-million/ Thu, 30 May 2024 07:15:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301087 Corporation's operations chief in Israel detained over allegations he used fictitious invoices to write off large sums

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]]> Trump Organization convicted in executive tax fraud scheme https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-organization-convicted-in-executive-tax-fraud-scheme/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:51:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2892661 Jury finds two corporate entities at Trump's company guilty on 17 counts, including conspiracy charges and falsifying business records; verdict adds to his mounting legal woes

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]]> Auditors in Iraq uncover staggering $2.5 billion tax fraud by officials, businesses https://www.timesofisrael.com/auditors-in-iraq-uncover-staggering-2-5-billion-tax-fraud-by-officials-businesses/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:16:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2879803 Report suggests theft orchestrated by network of officials, civil servants and businessmen -- individuals that often have links to powerful political factions

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]]> Report: Netanyahu plans radical legislative blitz to enable Deri to become minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-netanyahu-plans-radical-legislative-blitz-to-let-deri-become-minister/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2875499 Channel 12 says prospective coalition may try to pass court override bill, then change law to allow Shas chief, barred from ministerial role due to tax offenses, to take office

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]]> Deri demands Finance Ministry; Smotrich insisting on defense portfolio https://www.timesofisrael.com/deri-demands-finance-ministry-smotrich-insisting-on-defense-portfolio/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:30:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2872806 Shas head, twice convicted of financial improprieties, stakes claim for Treasury as Netanyahu is set to receive mandate to form government

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]]> ‘Challah’ and ‘tefillin’ were code words in the Chabad of Poway’s tax fraud scheme https://www.timesofisrael.com/challah-and-tefillin-were-code-words-in-the-chabad-of-poways-tax-fraud-scheme/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:35:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824576 Former rabbi of the synagogue targeted in 2019 by an antisemitic shooter received a 14-month term for his part in the scheme; as a co-conspirator is sentenced, new details emerge

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]]> Heads of yoga ‘cult’ with global studios, including in Israel, busted for tax fraud https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaders-of-yoga-cult-with-global-studios-including-in-israel-busted-for-tax-fraud/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:29:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824321 Complaint says donation-based organization 'Yoga to the People' generated over $20m in revenue for a decade while evading taxes and exploiting young teachers

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]]> New book explores the insane career of Syrian Jewish hustler ‘Crazy Eddie’ Antar https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-book-explores-the-insane-career-of-syrian-jewish-hustler-crazy-eddie-antar/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:54:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2823244 In 'Retail Gangster,' journalist Gary Weiss opens up one of the 20th century's most colorful fraud stories, showing that no matter how crazy the purveyor, you get what you pay for

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]]> Trump Org CFO expected to plead guilty in NY tax case https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-org-cfo-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-ny-tax-case/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:15:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2819196 Donald Trump's longtime finance chief, Allen Weisselberg, likely to receive five-month jail sentence for tax evasion

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]]> Trump Organization, CFO indicted for ‘sweeping and audacious’ tax fraud scheme https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-organization-cfo-indicted-for-sweeping-and-audacious-tax-fraud-scheme/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:14:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2575015 Allen Weisselberg allegedly received more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation, including apartment rent, car payments and school tuition

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]]> Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected fraud charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-organization-cfo-surrenders-ahead-of-expected-fraud-charges/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:41:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2574837 Allen Weisselberg hands himself over to authorities as first criminal indictment anticipated in two-year investigation into tax crimes at former US president's company

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]]> Probe into US President-elect’s son Hunter Biden studies China business dealings https://www.timesofisrael.com/probe-into-us-president-elects-son-hunter-biden-studies-china-business-dealings/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:06:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2446391 Revelations put renewed spotlight on questions about lawyer's financial history, which dogged his father’s White House campaign and was frequent target of Trump and allies

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]]> French political power couple lose tax fraud appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-political-power-couple-lose-tax-fraud-appeal/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:45:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2253230 Jewish mayor and deputy of wealthy Paris suburb for decades are jailed for 3 years; claim inherited wealth from parents; will appeal separate money laundering conviction

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]]> Model Bar Refaeli said near plea bargain over tax offenses; mother could do time https://www.timesofisrael.com/model-refaeli-said-close-to-negotiating-plea-bargain-over-tax-offenses/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 20:31:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2219444 Celebrity's mother could reportedly take full responsibility for allegedly hiding millions in earnings from authorities and serve 6 months behind bars

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