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Abergil crime family ( ) is a crime organization based in Israel, and located around the world, founded by Ya'akov Abergil. The group was headed by Ya'akov Abergil ( ) until his death in 2002, and is now run under the auspices of Itzhak (Itzik) Abergil ( ), and his brothers Meir Abergil ( ) and Avraham (Ibi) Abergil ( ). Its illicit activities include drug trafficking , both in Israel and the US, murder , extortion , embezzlement , money laundering , the control of illegal casinos and other crimes. Considered one of the six major organized-crime cells in Israel, and one of the world's top 40 biggest drug importers to the United States, the Abergils have been arrested and detained multiple times worldwide. Avraham Abergil is currently incarcerated on a slew of drug and attempted murder charges. On 12 January 2011 Itzhak and Meir Abergil and three associates were extradited to the United States . In a 77-page 32-count indictment filed on 13 July 2008 at federal court in Los Angeles, the Abergil family is considered one of the most powerful crime families in Israel, deriving that power, in part, “because of its propensity for violence in Israel and around the world.” They were charged with murder, laundering millions of US dollars obtained from embezzlement at Israel Trade Bank, extortion of business people , and operating an ecstasy-distribution network for millions of ecstasy pills . The Abergils and their three associates have denied all charges. According to Israeli police sources, their crime organization has continued to operate in Israel after their extradition. In August 2011, Meir Abergil returned to Israel after a California court had approved a plea agreement setting him free. In May 2012, Itzhak Abergil was sentenced by a Los Angeles federal court to 10 years in prison with credit for time served, after pleading guilty to being part of a racketeering enterprise that distributed ecstasy and whose members killed a man for stealing a large drug shipment. He is to serve the remaining eight and a half years time in Israel. "Entered the Job with Force" (in Hebrew). "Reputed crime boss returns to Israel after being freed by U.S." Haaretz .1
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Criminal organization The Abergil crime family ( ) is a crime organization based in Israel , and located around the world. The group is run under the auspices of Itzik Abergil ( ), his brothers Meir Abergil ( ), Ibi Abergil ( ) and the former Ya'akov Abergil ( ) prior to his death. Its illicit activities include drug trafficking (both in Israel and the US), murder , money laundering , extortion , the control of illegal casinos and other crimes. Considered one of the six major organized-crime cells in Israel, the Abergils have been arrested and detained multiple times worldwide. Originally led by the eldest brother, Ya'akov Abergil, the leadership passed on to Itzik, following Ya'akov's June 2002 murder in front of his family, by a rival criminal organization. Ibi Abergil is currently incarcerated on a slew of drug and attempted murder charges. Itzik and Meir Abergil are set to be extradited to the US to face several indictments , namely, allegations of murder and the smuggling of ecstasy pills into the US. As of yet, the Abergils have denied all charges. "US Police Source: Abergil Operates Like the Mafia" . nrg Maariv .
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Criminal organization The Abergil crime family ( ) is a crime organization based in Israel , and located around the world, founded by Ya'akov Abergil .The group was headed by Ya'akov Abergil ( ) until his death in 2002, and is now run under the auspices of Itzhak (Itzik) Abergil ( ), and his brothers Meir Abergil ( ) and Avraham (Ibi) Abergil ( ).Its illicit activities include drug trafficking , both in Israel and the US, murder , extortion , embezzlement , money laundering , the control of illegal casinos and other crimes.Considered one of the six major organized-crime cells in Israel, and one of the world’s top 40 biggest drug importers to the United States, the Abergils have been arrested and detained multiple times worldwide. Avraham Abergil is currently incarcerated on a slew of drug and attempted murder charges. On January 12, 2011 Itzhak and Meir Abergil and three associates were extradited to the United States .In a 77-page 32-count indictment filed on July 13, 2008 at federal court in Los Angeles, the Abergil family is considered one of the most powerful crime families in Israel, deriving that power, in part, “because of its propensity for violence in Israel and around the world.” They were charged with murder, laundering millions of dollars obtained from embezzlement at Israel Trade Bank, extortion of business people , and operating an ecstasy-distribution network for millions of ecstasy pills .The Abergils and their three associates have denied all charges.According to Israeli police sources, their crime organization has continued to operate in Israel after their extradition.In August 2011, Meir Abergil returned to Israel after a California court had approved a plea agreement setting him free.In May 2012, Itzhak Abergil was sentenced by a Los Angeles federal court to 10 years in prison with credit for time served, after pleading guilty to being part of a racketeering enterprise that distributed Ecstasy and whose members killed a man for stealing a large drug shipment.He is to serve the remaining eight and a half years time in Israel."Entered the Job with Force" (in Hebrew)."Reputed crime boss returns to Israel after being freed by U.S." Haaretz .
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Israeli organized crime group Criminal organization The Abergil Organization is an Israeli organized crime syndicate that has been active since the late 20th and early 21st centuries.The organization was founded by brothers Yaakov and Avi Abergil in the city of Ramat Gan , Israel , in the 1990s.The Abergil Organization is involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking , money laundering , and extortion .One of the hallmarks of the Abergil Organization is its use of violence to maintain its position within the criminal underworld.The organization is known for its ruthless tactics, and its members are responsible for numerous murders and other violent crimes.Despite its reputation for violence, the Abergil Organization is also known for its sophisticated approach to criminal activity.The organization was highly organized and had a complex structure that allowed it to operate in multiple countries around the world.In the early 2000s, the Abergil Organization was targeted by law enforcement agencies in Israel and the United States .In 2005, Yaakov Abergil was arrested in Israel and extradited to the United States, where he was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to 32 years in prison.Avi Abergil was also arrested in Israel in 2008 and extradited to the United States, where he was charged with drug trafficking and money laundering .He ultimately pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.Despite the arrests of its leaders, the Abergil Organization is believed to still have some level of activity in Israel and other parts of the world.However, it is unclear to what extent the organization is currently involved in criminal activity.
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Israeli organized crime group Criminal organization The Abergil Organization is an Israeli organized crime syndicate that has been active since the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The organization was founded by brothers Yaakov, Avi and Itzhak Abergil, of Moroccan Jewish origin, in the city of Ramat Gan , Israel , in the 1990s. The Abergil Organization is involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking , money laundering , and extortion . One of the hallmarks of the Abergil Organization is its use of violence to maintain its position within the criminal underworld. The organization is known for its ruthless tactics, and its members are responsible for numerous murders and other violent crimes. Despite its reputation for violence, the Abergil Organization is also known for its sophisticated approach to criminal activity. The organization was highly organized and had a complex structure that allowed it to operate in multiple countries around the world. In the early 2000s, the Abergil Organization was targeted by law enforcement agencies in Israel and the United States . In 2005, Yaakov Abergil was arrested in Israel and extradited to the United States, where he was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to 32 years in prison. Avi Abergil was also arrested in Israel in 2008 and extradited to the United States, where he was charged with drug trafficking and money laundering . He ultimately pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. On 16 November 2021, Itzhak Abergil was convicted by the Tel Aviv District Court - along with others in the organization - of three acts of murder, heading a crime organization, and other crimes.This was one of the largest criminal trials in the history of the State of Israel, known as "case 512".On 28 June 2022 Abergil was sentenced to three life sentences in prison and an additional 30 years in prison. Despite the arrests of its leaders, the Abergil Organization is believed to still have some level of activity in Israel and other parts of the world. However, it is unclear to what extent the organization is currently involved in criminal activity.
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israeli organized crime syndicate that has been active since the late 20th and early 21st centuries
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