Police May Arrest Minister Miri Regev Over Corruption Allegations

Social Equality Minister Miri Regev has reportedly refused for months to appear for police questioning regarding suspicions of corruption and appointing cronies. Channel 13 reported Thursday evening that police are preparing to question her after the upcoming elections and are considering issuing an arrest warrant if she does not voluntarily present herself for investigation.

Regev is not expected to receive parliamentary immunity as she failed to secure a high enough position on the Likud party's list in the recent primaries, placing her at number 40. This means she is unlikely to be elected to the Knesset, thus forfeiting immunity.

In response to inquiries from Channel 13, a spokesperson for Minister Regev stated, "The Minister has already instructed her attorneys to contact the police after Yom Kippur to coordinate a date for the investigation."

The investigation into Regev and other involved parties began as a covert inquiry several months ago. With the approval of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, the Lahav 433 unit launched an open investigation in September 2025. The probe is examining allegations of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, aggravated fraud, forgery with intent to gain, obstruction of justice, and hindering a police officer.