Charge: Woman Impersonated a Nurse and Stole from Elderly People in Haifa
An indictment was filed with the Haifa Magistrate's Court against Lior-Liora Nativ-Strasberg (Kazmuz), 54, who is accused of a series of thefts and acts of fraud, including offenses against elderly people. According to the prosecution, Maayan Ben-David, who was appointed by the court to supervise her house arrest, became a partner in the criminal scheme.
Key facts
- •Court: Haifa Magistrate's Court
- •Defendant: Lior-Liora Nativ-Strasberg (Kazmuz), 54
- •Second person involved: Maayan Ben-David, 44
- •Cash in one case: approximately 6,000 shekels
- •Amount of card purchases: several thousand shekels
- •The case number and exact date are not specified in the source
How the Alleged Scheme Operated
According to the indictment materials, Nativ-Strasberg located elderly and isolated people, exploited their vulnerability, and stole money and bank cards. In one case, she allegedly arrived at the home of a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor wearing a wig, glasses, and a coat bearing the Clalit Health Services logo, and introduced herself as a nurse. While the caregiver went to get water, the defendant allegedly stole the elderly woman's wallet.
The Caregiver's Role and the Evidence Found
The caregiver noticed that the identity card was missing, activated her phone's camera, and demanded that the document be returned. She followed the disguised woman, photographed the taxi waiting for her, and said the vehicle's license plate number aloud. During a search of the defendant's home, police found four wigs, two medical coats, a Clalit bag, and cards and documents bearing other people's names.
The Charges Against the Supervisor
According to the prosecution, the stolen cards were transferred to Maayan Ben-David, 44, of Kiryat Ata, whom the court had previously approved as a supervisor of Nativ-Strasberg's house arrest. Instead of reporting the violations to police, she allegedly participated in purchases made with the stolen cards in Haifa and the Krayot. The total amount of the purchases detailed in the indictment is several thousand shekels.
Other Alleged Victims
The indictment also describes card thefts at Bnai Zion and Carmel hospitals, in painting classes, and under other circumstances. According to the prosecution, six credit cards, a checkbook, and approximately 6,000 shekels in cash were stolen from a couple around 80 years old. In one case, the card itself and the cash equivalent of the transactions made with it were returned to the cardholder after she identified the defendant and confronted her.
What the Court Decided
Police asked that Nativ-Strasberg remain in custody until the conclusion of the proceedings. Judge Boris Sherman extended her detention until a further decision; Ben-David had previously been released under restrictive conditions. This is an interim procedural decision, not a judgment: the source does not report that the defendants were convicted and does not specify the precise statutory provisions under which they were charged.
What this means for you
The case illustrates that a medical worker's uniform alone does not verify a visitor's authority: information about an unexpected visit can be checked directly with the health fund. If card theft is suspected, it is important to block the card immediately, preserve camera footage, and contact the police. The court will determine the final criminal responsibility of those involved after examining the charges.
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