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The Government of Israel estimates that over 10,000 immigrants illegally entered the country in 2012. Criminal justice officials believe that…
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At the start of 2013, there were an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 prostitutes working in Israel. The prostitution industry in…
A study by economists at the Open University stated that $2.8 Billion (11 Billion Shekel) is spent on illegal sports betting on the black market in Israel.
There are over 10,000 medical marijuana users in Israel, according to a press report by NPR. In 2005, there were only a few hundred licensed medical marijuana users in the country.
A study by the London Metropolitan University found that transnational organized crime groups are responsible for 80 percent of all crime committed online. In addition, the President of INTERPOL stated that Europe loses up to $977 Billion (750 Billion Euros) a year to cyber crime, and that the country of Israel deals with over 1,000 cyber attacks every minute.
Over 15,000 people are estimated to be working in the prostitution industry in Israel. Out of the total number of prostitutes, one-third, or 5,000 people, are believed to be minors.
An NGO reported in 2011 that it has identified around 620 teenagers who are working as prostitutes in Israel. The organization, Elem, previously reported finding 126 teenage prostitutes in 2010 and said that the higher number was due to stepped up efforts.