A covert investigation into extortion of protection money from contractors in the Rishon LeZion area has concluded indictments will be filed against five suspects. As part of approximately 30 days of investigation,

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Israel Police indicts five suspects in Rishon LeZion protection racket targeting contractors after covert investigation.

As part of a covert investigation, an infrastructure company was established which arrived at the work site, and after some time the suspects approached the contractor regarding payment for protection money. Today, a statement of claim was filed with the intention of filing an indictment against three residents of Hura and two residents of Kiryat Gat. In addition, the compound where the suspects were staying within the work site was demolished with the assistance of the Israel Land Authority.