Supermodel Arrested for Tax Evasion

Alan Moore | December 17, 2015

One of the most famous and highest paid models has been arrested for tax evasion in Israel.

Bar Refaeli, 30, and her mother Zipora were taken into custody following a home raid Wednesday. She is suspected of accepting free perks to the tune of over 1 million shekels, or $265,000.

According to Israel's Tax Authority, the perks include luxury apartments, a Range Rover, and a Lexus. She allegedly was given the vehicles in exchange for allowing herself to be photographed using them.

Both Refaeli and her mother were released on bail after forfeiting their passports. They were also given a 180-day ban on leaving Israel.

Her lawyer told the press, “There is no drama. In the end, this is just a civil dispute. No one cheated anyone else. It will all clear up soon.”

Refaeli has an estimated net worth of $20 million.