Police arrest several suspects in NIS 5 million Israel Electric Corporation fraud case

Israeli police arrested several individuals on suspicion of defrauding the Israel Electric Corporation of approximately NIS 5 million, according to i24NEWS. The arrests follow the earlier detention of a main suspect in the same case, as reported by The Zioneer.

Israeli police have arrested several suspects in connection with an alleged fraud scheme at the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) involving approximately NIS 5 million, i24NEWS reported Monday. The arrests follow the earlier detention of a main suspect in the same case, as The Zioneer reported at 11:51 Jerusalem time. Further details on the number of suspects and the nature of the fraud have not been disclosed.

5 developments

1. 12:21 · 10 AugLatest

   Dozens more suspects involved; private individuals also victimized.

2. 12:14 · 10 Aug

   Court extended remand for Manda resident suspected in IEC fraud scheme.

3. 12:06 · 10 Aug

   Police arrested several additional suspects in the ongoing fraud investigation.

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