The Israeli Policeman Who Became an Internet Sensation by Finding Two Missing Women

Deputy Commissioner Walter Kogan has become an overnight social media sensation after boarding a bus in South America to confront two missing Israeli women. Upon identifying himself to Malli and Lial Yahalom, Kogan reassured them: “We’ve been very worried about you, okay?” After a brief questioning, he released them to continue their journey, but not before the encounter sparked widespread online attention.

Kogan, a veteran law enforcement officer who previously served as a station commander in Arad, has built a reputation for investigating high-profile cases that have made headlines across Israeli media. His presence in South America was part of efforts to locate the two Israeli nationals, whose disappearance had raised concerns at home.

The casual yet authoritative manner in which Kogan conducted the encounter on the bus resonated with social media users, who shared clips and details of the interaction across platforms. The incident highlights the international dimensions of locating missing Israeli citizens and the role of Israeli security services in tracking cases abroad. The two women were ultimately able to continue on their way following the brief interaction with the deputy commissioner.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.