On September 13, local time, Bar Refaeli, an Israeli supermodel who was once the darling of the global fashion industry, was sentenced to community service and fined by a court for huge tax evasion. She was in a four-year relationship with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio.
According to reports, Lefarly, now 35, appeared in court that day, wearing a mask to listen to her verdict. The court sentenced Lefaly to 9 months of community service at a disability centre on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, working 5 days a week. His mother was sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment.
Color column supermodel Bart Lefali (right) appears in court
Although the tax evasion investigation began in 2015, the case dates back to Lefaly's early 20s, with her mother acting as her surrogate.
In this case, defense counsel alleges that Lefali lived and worked abroad between 2009 and 2012, eliminating the need to file taxes in Israel for foreign income earned. Israeli tax laws determine where citizens live based on where the country's citizens spend most of the year.
Prosecutors allege that Lefali's mother, Tzipi Refaeli, rented a mansion in Israel in the name of other family members for Livealy to house, concealing the fact that she lived in Israel. Lefali and his mother are accused of tax evasion over nearly $10 million in income.
In June, Rifali signed a plea agreement. In addition to paying back the taxes, the court also ordered Both Rifari and his mother to pay a fine of US$1.5 million (about 10.24 million yuan).
Raffari is an internationally renowned supermodel
Rifali is an internationally renowned Israeli supermodel and the royal model of many well-known lingerie and swimwear brands. She was born in 1985 in a small village in Israel to parents who ran a racecourse.
Lefali is currently married to Adi Ezra, a wealthy Israeli businessman, with 3 children. She once married a friend of her father to escape her two years of compulsory military service in Israel, and soon divorced, sparking controversy in Israeli opinion.
Rifali with Hollywood star Leonardo
She also socialized with American star Leonardo. In 2006, Leonardo went to South Africa to shoot the movie "Blood Diamond", met Lefali and began a passionate pursuit, and the two began to communicate. Lefali became popular because of his love affair with Leonardo, and more and more high-profile appearances on the runways around the world. In 2010, the two broke up.
Nandu reporter Shi Minglei