Former Acre Mayor Investigated for Election Bribery
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- Former Acre mayor investigated for election bribery.
- Officials allegedly paid voters for support.
- Favors and jobs were promised for election assistance.
- The investigation has concluded and moved to prosecutors.
An investigation spanning over a year into the former mayor of Acre, Amihai Ben Shlush, Deputy Mayor Itamar Sunino, and several other city officials has concluded. The probe focused on suspicions of election manipulation during the 2024 mayoral race. Investigators from Lahav 433's National Fraud Investigation Unit found evidence suggesting that shortly before the February 27, 2024, local elections, Ben Shlush and others allegedly transferred payments to voters to secure their support. Additionally, the former mayor is suspected of granting favors, promising public positions, and committing to various jobs and benefits for associates in exchange for help in mobilizing supporters for the election. The investigation, which was overseen by the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office, has now been transferred to the prosecution for review and decision. The police stated that the case file has been passed to the prosecution for their decision.
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