Bribery

Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid EU 'Qatargate' probe

Former EU commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos lost his parliamentary immunity as Belgian authorities investigate alleged corruption, money laundering and links to Qatargate.

European Commissioner for Migration, Dimitris Avramopoulos arrives at Fort St. Angelo in Birgu, Malta, to attend a meeting of Interior ministers from four EU countries, France, Germany, Italy and Malta on September 23, 2019.
Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Regional council head in southern Israel arrested in raid on charges of bribery, fraud

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Tax Authority employees arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption, accepting bribes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online in London, England, on April 16, 2026.

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding,' foreign influence


KAN broadcast investigates pro-PM campaigns spreading fake news rhetoric around Netanyahu trial

KAN’s "Zman Emet" investigated how supporters and insiders allegedly pressured processes in Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, and discussed whether Herzog held secret meetings to pardon him.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, March 10, 2025.

IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza

The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.

Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 cross-examination ends, prosecution advances to Case 2000

Netanyahu’s defense enters its final stretch, with Case 4000 concluding and prosecutors now tackling Case 2000 - allegations of bribery in Netanyahu’s dealings with Yediot Aharonot publisher, Mozes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

President Herzog not planning to pardon Netanyahu soon, pushing for plea deal

President Isaac Herzog said he would “fully welcome” the sides sitting down to work through the issue, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post last year.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the dedication of a new rehab center at Hadassah Hospital-Mount Scopus in October. Pardon Netanyahu if he takes substantive steps to unite the nation, says the writer.

IDF officers charged with embezzling millions, laundering funds via crypto

The officers committed these offenses during the course of their work in classified IDF units. Most of the stolen sums and bribes were laundered by the defendants using cryptocurrency.

Crypto Market.

Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests

The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.

 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000

“You say things according to the narrative you want to create,” Tirosh told Netanyahu, arguing that his courtroom testimony diverged from how the relationship was described in legal filings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the complete disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip with "no delay" at the Knesset, Jerusalem. January 26.

Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman

Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November. 

Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.

Court sentences Ronel Fisher to community service, citing severe investigative failures

Ronel Fisherwas convicted as part of a plea deal on charges including attempted mediation of bribery, receiving property obtained through crime, and obstruction of justice.

Ronel Fisher seen after a court hearing in the Fisher case at the Jerusalem District Court, January 13, 2026.

Indictment filed against security guards who allowed illegal immigrants into Israel

According to the indictment, the guards exploited their public positions and the authority granted to them and allowed vehicles carrying illegal immigrants to pass through the checkpoint.

 Illustrative: Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.