Criminal8/23/2026

Prosecution Intends to Charge 14-Year-Old Boy With Extorting His Peers

Police suspect a 14-year-old boy from central Israel of extorting money and clothing from two minors. According to Ynet, the prosecution filed a prosecutor’s declaration stating its intention to file an indictment, and the indictment itself is expected to be filed in the coming days.

Key facts

•The suspect is 14 years old
•The alleged victims are two minors
•The correspondence mentioned 700 shekels and an additional 250 shekels
•The investigation was conducted by the Juvenile Department at the Tel Aviv South Police Station
•The indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days

What the Boy Is Suspected Of

According to the investigation’s account, the boy contacted other minors through TikTok and demanded that they pay him for “protection.” If they refused, he allegedly threatened to physically harm them. At the beginning of the month, police received several complaints about his actions.

Money and Clothing

The published correspondence shows that the suspect reminded one of the victims of the 700 shekels he had transferred and demanded an additional 250 shekels. He also promised to return a shirt in exchange for an additional payment. Investigators believe that some of the victims paid more than once, but the demands and threats continued.

How the Investigation Began

The parents of one of the minors saw the correspondence and contacted the police. Investigators from the Juvenile Department at the Tel Aviv South Police Station arrested the suspect and identified two alleged victims of the extortion.

What Has Been Decided at This Stage

Before filing the indictment, the prosecution submitted a prosecutor’s declaration—a procedural notice of its intention to bring the case before the court. According to the source’s report, the indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days. The court has not yet considered the charges on their merits, and the final outcome of the proceedings is not stated.

What this means for you

The report shows that demanding money or items under threat, including through social media and under the guise of “protection,” may lead to a criminal investigation even against a minor. The correspondence and details of money transfers or the handing over of cash may serve as important evidence for the police; however, until a judicial determination is made, the suspect is not considered guilty.

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