Former Netivei Ayalon Chairman Investigated for Fraud and Forgery

Idan David, the recently dismissed chairman of Netivei Ayalon, is under investigation by the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit for alleged fraud, forgery, and breach of trust. The investigation was prompted by a Channel 12 report that revealed significant discrepancies between the professional experience David presented on his resume and the actual data, including the budgets and number of employees he managed.

David, whose name was cleared for publication after 48 hours of detention, was questioned for over six hours. He reportedly provided investigators with an explanation for how forged documents were submitted as part of his CV, with references unaware their names were used or that the content of their recommendations was exaggerated. He allegedly inflated his past employment at companies by 40 times to meet the standards for a large corporation like Netivei Ayalon.

Commentator Yossi Mizrahi questioned whether David acted alone or if others, particularly within the Ministry of Transportation and the Likud party, aided him in securing the appointment despite his youth, perceived lack of talent, and misrepresented qualifications. Mizrahi specifically mentioned Likud "vote contractor" Tomer Glam and Miri Regev as individuals who would be "pleased" by David's situation, implying their involvement or benefit.

Following the initial report, the Government Companies Authority launched its own review, transferred the findings to the police, and rescinded David's appointment as chairman and later as a director. Police searched David's home and office, seizing documents and digital media. He was released under restrictive conditions, and the investigation is ongoing.