Jerusalem District Police and the National Insurance Institute (NII) have uncovered what they describe as a large-scale fraud scheme involving tens of millions of shekels in false claims for “disabled child” benefits related to autism, authorities said in a joint statement Thursday.
Following a lengthy investigation, officers from the Jerusalem Police Fraud Unit and NII investigators arrested a resident of southern Israel suspected of orchestrating the operation with the cooperation of several parents. The scheme allegedly involved forged medical documents, false representations, and the unlawful receipt of millions of shekels in state benefits. Authorities said some parents knowingly took part in the scam, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Information collected by the NII’s Investigations Department first raised suspicions of fraudulent claims for autism-related disability benefits. Together with the Jerusalem Police Fraud Unit, investigators launched a comprehensive probe into suspected fraud, forgery, and obtaining property by deception.
According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children. Investigators allege that she recruited parents who were aware their children did not meet eligibility criteria and submitted false claims on their behalf, including forged medical documents, fabricated professional opinions, and falsified forms...
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