Israeli Police Investigate Transportation Ministry Officials for Conflict of Interest
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli police are investigating two senior Ministry of Transportation officials for alleged conflicts of interest concerning approvals for foreign flight security. Dvir Rubinstein, responsible for aviation safety, is accused of advising foreign airlines while regulating them. Avri Cohen, head of security, also works abroad without proper authorization. The investigation follows a report by Kan News detailing Rubinstein's dual role.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli police are investigating two senior Ministry of Transportation officials for conflict of interest.
- The officials are involved in approving security for foreign flights to Israel.
- One official, Dvir Rubinstein, allegedly advised foreign airlines while regulating them.
- The other official, Avri Cohen, reportedly works abroad without required authorization.
- The investigation was prompted by a report from Kan News.
Israeli police are investigating two senior officials in the Ministry of Transportation on suspicion of conflict of interest related to their roles in approving security for foreign flights. The investigation centers on allegations that these officials may have benefited personally from their official positions.
One official under scrutiny is Dvir Rubinstein, who is employed through outsourcing and is responsible for aviation safety. Simultaneously, Rubinstein reportedly advises foreign airlines. The other official is Avri Cohen, head of the security department, who also works abroad as a security officer within the "Ofek" system without the approval of the Civil Service Commission.
Kan News revealed on Monday that Rubinstein acted as a regulator responsible for the security of foreign flights to Israel while also providing paid advice and training to foreign airlines. This dual role has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of the approval process for foreign flight security.
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