Bar Refaeli on the Hot Seat: Tax and Twist‑y Scandal
Jerusalem, Jan 3 – The Israeli fashion icon, Bar Refaeli, may soon find herself staring down the barrel of a tax‑evasion indictment. Authorities say she’s been summoned for a court hearing that could trigger charges, while her parents are also under the microscope for alleged money‑laundering.
What’s the Whinge‑up?
The big allegation? Bar allegedly failed to declare roughly 23 million shekels (about S$8.4 million) of overseas earnings from 2009 to 2012. That’s a hefty sum that could have tipped the scales in Israel’s favour.
Meanwhile her mother, Tzipi, and her brother, Rafi, are suspected of laundering that very cash and are also slated for a separate hearing.
Ocean of Allegations
- False Residency Claims: They may have lied about living abroad to slash their tax bill.
- Luxury Apartment Disguises: Her lavish units are reportedly registered under her mother’s and brother’s names.
- Hidden Cars: Vehicles offered to her weren’t properly declared.
- Past Military Padding: Back in the day, she supposedly sidestepped two years of obligatory service by marrying a friend of her dad’s and divorcing soon after.
She’s not new to the controversies—she slipped past the lines of Israeli law before, and now she’s married to businessman Adi Ezra.
Who’s Got the Smoke‑Screamed Trucks?
The Justice Ministry’s statement reads: “The prosecutor’s office has notified Bar, Tzipi, and Rafi that they face charges for fiscal fraud.”
Although she was questioned in 2015, no one seems to have pinched her this time around.
Quick Take: She’s in Hot Water & Her Family’s in the Fire
Bar Refaeli is on the brink of a potential indictment over tax evasion, while her mom and brother are not far behind in alleged money‑laundering. The next hearing could set the stage for a full‑blown criminal case—watch this space.
