Fears of Escalating Underworld Violence Following Killing of Mafia Boss Yushayev

The killing of organized crime boss Yanis Yushayev continues to occupy police investigators and figures in the underworld, The Jerusalem Post and Maariv reported. Yushayev was shot dead at a restaurant in Caesarea on August 23.

According to the reports, Yushayev's death leaves the city of Hadera and surrounding areas vulnerable to further organized crime violence, as a battle unfolds over his succession and control of his criminal syndicate.

Further details regarding the findings of the murder investigation have not yet been released in the reports.