Police Believe Evidence Exists to Indict Former Acre Mayor
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
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- Police suspect former Acre mayor and deputy of bribery.
- Investigation focused on vote-buying for 2024 elections.
- Suspects allegedly promised jobs and help with tenders.
- Case forwarded to Haifa District Prosecutor's Office.
The Israeli Police believe there is sufficient evidence to indict the former mayor of Acre, Amichai Ben Shlush, his deputy Itamar Sunino, and additional suspects on bribery charges. The investigation, conducted by the Lahav investigative unit, concluded that Ben Shlush and Sunino allegedly worked to purchase votes for the 2024 mayoral elections. They are suspected of using vote brokers to secure votes in exchange for promises of municipal positions and assistance in winning city tenders.
The police have transferred the case to the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office for review and a decision on whether to file charges.
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