The Beersheba Administrative Affairs Court has revoked the Israeli citizenship of Wilfredo Plaites Capota, a Cuban national, after determining he obtained it through a sham marriage to an Israeli citizen. The court's decision, announced by the Justice Ministry, followed a petition from the Population and Immigration Authority, which argued that Capota's marriage was not genuine and was entered into solely for immigration purposes. The case began in 2012 after the Interior Ministry received an anonymous tip regarding the legitimacy of the marriage. During subsequent interviews, Capota admitted that the marriage was intended to secure legal status in Israel. The court found that Capota's departure from Israel in 2016 and his continued absence significantly weakened his connection to the country. In her ruling, Judge Yael Raz-Levy stated that revoking citizenship serves the public interest by maintaining the integrity of Israel's immigration laws. Capota has the option to request a review of the judgment within 30 days of being notified.