Bnei Brak Mayor's Office Searched for Listening Devices Amid Security Breach Fears

The Bnei Brak municipality is investigating suspicions that listening devices were planted in the office of Mayor Hanoch Zeibert. The investigation began after signs pointing to the presence of such devices were discovered by municipal officials. A specialized company was hired to conduct a thorough sweep of the mayor's office and other areas within the municipality.

According to reports, the sweep found evidence of devices suspected to be for eavesdropping, but they had already been removed by the time of the inspection. This discovery has raised serious concerns about a severe breach of privacy and public trust.

Further examination of security camera footage revealed a potential lead: the individual who allegedly planted the devices may have gained access using an entry chip previously assigned to a senior municipal official. This suggests a possible inside job or exploitation of former access privileges.

As of now, no official complaint has been filed with the police. However, sources within the municipality indicated that a complaint is expected to be submitted after the upcoming holiday, once all relevant evidence has been gathered and investigations are complete. The motive behind the suspected eavesdropping and the identity of those responsible remain unknown.

This incident adds to a series of complex events that have recently affected the Bnei Brak municipality, including ongoing tensions between the city administration and the workers' union concerning efficiency measures and budget cuts.