Mr. Mickey Arieli

Fellow, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University; Former Director of Enforcement, Ministry of Health, Israel & Expert in Pharmaceutical Crime and Health-Related Organized Crime

Mr. Mickey Arieli is a Fellow at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University. He was the founder and former director of the National Division of Enforcement of the Israeli Ministry of Health.

This Division deals with all aspects of criminal activities in the health field in cooperation with all major enforcement units in Israel and abroad including DEA, Europol, Interpol, BKA and others. Such criminal activities include pharmaceutical crime – namely counterfeit and diverted pharmaceuticals, synthetic cannabinoids, anabolic steroids, precursors for manufacturing controlled drugs, and active pharmaceuticals for dilution of “street drugs.” The Division is deeply involved in rape date criminal activities. It also specializes in cases of individuals illegally practicing medicine, cybercrime (virtual illegal pharmacies), and counterfeit or smuggled medical devices.

Mr. Arieli, has also been extensively involved in projects with the Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the connection between organized crime, terrorism, and pharmaceutical crime. In addition, he served over 20 years in reserve and mandatory IDF service in the paratroopers.