Europol launches investigation into disappearance of Israeli sisters in Austria

Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, has become involved in investigating the disappearance of two Israeli sisters, Mili and Liel Yahalom, with authorities now believing they may have left Austria. Vienna police have found no evidence of criminal activity at this stage, though investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry. The case has expanded beyond local authorities, suggesting the investigation has taken on an international dimension. The Israeli sisters’ whereabouts remain unknown, prompting the coordination between Austrian police and the EU-wide law enforcement body to determine what happened to them. According to Vienna police, there are currently no indicators pointing to a criminal incident, though this assessment could change as the investigation develops. Investigators from the national unit tackling economic crime are examining all possible scenarios regarding their disappearance, leaving open the possibility that they departed Austria voluntarily. The involvement of Europol suggests authorities are treating the case seriously and are concerned about potential transnational elements to their disappearance.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.