Israeli police arrest Palestinian man in Ramallah for $950,000 online marketplace scam

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Israeli police arrested a Palestinian man in Ramallah suspected of defrauding over 100 Israelis of nearly $950,000 through online marketplace scams. The suspect allegedly posed as an Israeli, sent forged bank transfer confirmations to sellers on platforms like Yad2, and received goods collected by taxi before being delivered to his home. The investigation, which began after nearly 100 complaints were filed between 2024 and 2025, is ongoing with authorities examining seized evidence and probing potential accomplices.


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