Israeli police have identified a woman in her twenties suspected of carrying out an elaborate romance scam that spanned several years. The suspect allegedly impersonated a man named ‘Aural Hazan’ and engaged in romantic and sexual relationships with multiple women whilst using the false identity. The deception went undetected for an extended period before authorities became aware of the scheme. Police have now publicly released details of the fake identity and are appealing for any additional victims to come forward and contact them. The case highlights the growing problem of online identity fraud and catfishing, where individuals create fictitious personas to deceive others into romantic relationships. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and are urging anyone who may have been targeted by this suspect to report their experience to the authorities.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.