‘I’ll go with you anywhere’: message reveals Mali and Liel planned disappearance together
Police say an exchange found before the Prague flight, along with a 14,000-euro cash withdrawal and deleted phone data, strengthened suspicions the disappearance was planned
Liel Yahalomi and her mother, Mali, had planned their disappearance together, according to messages exchanged between them. On the eve of their flight to Prague, Liel sent the message "I'll go with you anywhere" to her mother, indicating their mutual decision. Police sources revealed that the pair had also planned their departure by withdrawing a significant amount of cash, around 14,000 euros, and deleting apps and information from their phones, suggesting advanced preparation.
Investigators considered several potential explanations for the disappearance, including Mali's work at a bank which led to an initial suspicion of embezzlement. However, after further investigation, it was ruled out that Mali had stolen money. The pair's decision to leave the country was primarily driven by financial distress, with police finding that the close relationship between the mother and daughter played a significant role in their choice to disappear together.
After locating the duo in South America, Israeli police dispatched an official to Argentina to assist in their case. Upon arrival, Argentine authorities clarified that the Israeli police had no independent investigative authority in the country, leading to a brief and consensual questioning rather than a formal interrogation.
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