Court Extends Detention of Woman Suspected of Impersonating a Man
The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court has extended, for the second time, the detention of a city resident in her twenties. She is suspected of having impersonated a man for years and, under an alias, maintained romantic relationships with five women.
Key facts
- •Court: Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court
- •Decision: Detention extended for the second time
- •Duration: Six days, until August 18
- •Suspect: A Petah Tikva resident in her twenties
- •Number of alleged victims: Five women
- •Neither the case number nor the statutory provisions were specified
What the Woman Is Suspected Of
According to Ynet, the suspect presented herself as a man named Uriel Hazan. According to the report, under this alias she maintained romantic relationships with five women over several years.
What the Court Decided
The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended the suspect's detention by six additional days—until August 18. This is the second time her detention has been extended.
Basis for the Decision
Judge Itamar Sivan noted that there was reasonable suspicion that offenses had been committed. The source does not specify the statutory provisions under which the woman is suspected, the case number, or the date of the decision. The report also does not state that an indictment was filed or provide the final outcome of the proceedings.
What this means for you
The extension of the suspect's detention does not mean that she has been convicted, as the case remains under investigation. In such cases, the court considers whether there is reasonable suspicion; a final criminal adjudication can be made only at a later stage of the proceedings, about which the source provides no information.
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