Maly and Liel Yahalomi, two Israeli women whose disappearance sparked widespread concern across Israel, have been located in Argentina. The pair recently contacted family members, acknowledging that their departure was intentional and promising further communication.
A source involved in the investigation, speaking to Israel's Channel 12 News, sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding their flight. "Contrary to published reports, they weren't searching for a country without an extradition treaty with criminal intent, and they haven't committed any criminal offense," the source explained. "They were primarily researching how much cash could be legally withdrawn from the bank to enter a country, and chose a destination with a relatively weak currency."
According to the investigator, Mali faced severe financial difficulties and accumulated mounting debts with compounding interest over an extended period. She attempted to resolve the situation before deciding to leave. "We're talking about debts exceeding 200,000 shekels (approximately $55,000), which only grew month by month. She pursued a master's degree to increase her salary at the bank, but even that wasn't enough. Eventually she was promoted in her position, but couldn't recover financially, and fled from the debts left behind."
