Shocking footage: Mafia leader shot dead at gas station near Caesarea
A known criminal, approximately 45 years old, was shot at a gas station near Caesarea and critically wounded. He later died of his wounds. Police have opened an investigation.
Yanis Yushayev, the head of the Caucasian mafia, was fatally shot outside a gas station in Caesarea on Sunday. Footage captured the moment when the suspected assassin approached Yushayev from behind and fired a close-range shot to the head. The victim fell and was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead. A significant police response was initiated, with numerous officers from the Coastal District arriving to gather evidence and commence an investigation.
A helicopter was also deployed to aid in the search for the perpetrator, whose identity remains unknown.
Yushayev was known for his extensive network of connections in the local criminal world. He had forged significant relationships with Patrick Krasnopolsky, his confidant and right-hand man, and Osher Shmilov. This partnership had previously landed Yushayev and Krasnopolsky in hot water in June 2025 when they were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a shooting and grenade attack on businesses in Or Akiva.
However, both were released without charge. In March 2026, Krasnopolsky and Shmilov were arrested again, this time for allegedly attempting to assassinate a rival criminal.
According to police assessments, Yushayev maintained a strong alliance with Eli and Matan Arbiv, who were believed to control organized crime operations in the Hadera area. This group allegedly operated as a joint criminal enterprise spanning Hadera, Or Akiva, Caesarea, and parts of the Sharon region.
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