Criminal9/1/2026

Former Senior Israel Tax Authority Official Charged with Tax Offenses

The State Attorney’s Office filed an indictment with the Tel Aviv District Court against Shimon Cohen, a former senior Israel Tax Authority official, and additional defendants. They are charged with tax offenses, document forgery, violations of insolvency law, money laundering, and additional offenses.

Key facts

•Filing date: September 1, 2026
•Court: Tel Aviv District Court
•Principal defendant: Shimon Cohen
•Defendants: five individuals and three companies
•The Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law was mentioned
•The Prohibition on Money Laundering Law was mentioned

Whom the State Attorney’s Office Is Charging

The indictment was filed against attorney and accountant Shimon Cohen, who previously held a senior position at the Israel Tax Authority. The other defendants include attorney Orly Tal—a former Israel Tax Authority employee who worked at Cohen’s firm—as well as Zvi Spetz, Haim Salter, and David Appel. Three companies controlled by Cohen are also among the defendants.

What Offenses the Defendants Are Charged With

The State Attorney’s Office cites tax offenses and document forgery. In addition, the charges relate to the Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law and the Prohibition on Money Laundering Law. The source also mentions additional offenses but does not detail their elements or circumstances.

What the Court Decided

The report notes only that the indictment was filed with the Tel Aviv District Court on September 1, 2026. The source does not provide a judicial ruling on the merits of the charges. The case number, possible amounts of damage, and the defendants’ positions were also not stated.

What this means for you

The filing of an indictment means that criminal proceedings have been initiated in court, but it does not in itself establish the defendants’ guilt. For Israeli residents, the report illustrates that alleged tax offenses, document forgery, actions in the context of insolvency, and money laundering may be adjudicated within a single criminal case.

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