The Israeli Channel 12 reported that Moroccan security authorities have apprehended an Israeli citizen, aged seventy, suspected of being involved in international fraud and scam operations. This arrest marks the conclusion of a complex criminal career that spanned several years.
According to the same source, the suspect is identified as Avi Golan, who is nicknamed "the man of many faces" and "the phantom." He allegedly utilized forged identities and passports to carry out fraudulent activities that targeted a significant number of victims worldwide. Golan is accused of falsely claiming to be an heir to substantial wealth and major economic projects, which enabled him to lure victims into parting with large sums of money.
Furthermore, the individual had been the subject of international arrest warrants issued by Interpol, stemming from suspicions involving scams against hundreds, if not thousands of people across various countries, by impersonating multiple characters, including a businessman from Brazil and a wealthy American.
Investigations that surfaced about two months ago revealed that the case triggered a wave of new complaints against him in both Morocco and Israel, leading to his arrest and subsequent transfer from Marrakech to the central prison in Rabat, where he awaits the completion of extradition procedures.
The report also highlighted some of his methods, including claiming to fund charitable projects related to Moroccan Jews. In one instance, he managed to secure funds before his fraudulent scheme was uncovered, while in another case, he attempted to lure a victim through false donation solicitations.
According to the same report, Golan has spent nearly 35 years in prison for various fraud and forgery-related offenses and has faced around 100 criminal charges in Israel before resuming his activities after being released.
The source also noted that the suspect has traveled to several countries, including Japan, Mexico, Germany, and various South American nations, where he is believed to have left numerous victims in his wake. Moroccan authorities discovered a forged banking document attributed to "Deutsche Bank," which contained inaccurate information regarding a substantial financial account under his alias.
As reported by anwarpress.com.
