Ness Ziona Municipality Official Arrested in Bribery Probe
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ness Ziona municipality official detained in bribery investigation.
- Investigation linked to the broader "Handshake" corruption affair.
- Mayor Shmuel Boxer filed the complaint against the official.
- Probe involves alleged appointments for insurance policy purchases.
A senior official in the Ness Ziona municipality has been detained for questioning as part of an expanding investigation into alleged bribery. The probe, handled by the National Fraud Unit of Lahav 433, focuses on a sub-case involving the official's alleged connections with an insurance agent previously investigated in the larger "Handshake" affair. The complaint against the official was reportedly filed by Ness Ziona Mayor Shmuel Boxer. On Sunday, investigators searched the official's home and municipal office, seizing documents and digital media. Other individuals involved have also been summoned for questioning.
The original "Handshake" investigation, which began months ago, centered on the relationship between Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David and insurance agent Ezra Gabay. The core allegations involve appointing associates to positions in local authorities and company boards in exchange for the purchase of thousands of insurance policies for public sector employees.
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