A resident of Samaria was arrested by Ashkelon police on suspicion of forging sacred Jewish texts and selling fake mezuzahs. The man allegedly posed as a certified religious scribe, but investigators found that the mezuzahs he sold were printed at home rather than handwritten as required. Police conducted a covert operation, purchasing dozens of these mezuzahs before arresting the suspect during the delivery. A search of his home revealed more printed scrolls, digital files, and the printer used in the alleged forgeries. Authorities emphasized their commitment to combating such fraud and urged the public to verify the credentials of those selling religious items.