Police Conclude Investigation into Former Acre Mayor Ben Shlush on Bribery Charges
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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- Police investigation into former Acre Mayor Amihai Ben Shlush has concluded.
- Ben Shlush is suspected of election bribery and fraud.
- Evidence suggests payments were made to voters before the 2024 elections.
- The case has been sent to prosecutors for a decision on indictments.
The police announced the conclusion of their investigation into Amihai Ben Shlush, the former mayor of Acre, his deputy Itamar Sunino, and other suspects. The investigation focused on allegations of receiving and giving bribes, election bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. According to the police, evidence gathered during covert and overt investigations by the Lahav 433 serious crimes unit suggests that Ben Shlush and others acted to transfer payments to voters shortly before the 2024 municipal elections in an effort to secure his election.
The case file has been transferred to the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office for review and a decision on whether to file charges. The police stated that the evidence provides a basis for indictments.
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