Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Conflict of Interest
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Police are investigating two senior Israeli Ministry of Transport officials, Avri Cohen and Dvir Rubinstein, for suspected conflicts of interest related to additional paid work. Cohen, head of the Security Department, allegedly worked a second job overseas for Israeli airlines without proper approval. Rubinstein, director of the Aviation Security Operations Center, reportedly received payments from foreign airlines. The investigations stem from reports by Haaretz and News 12.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police are investigating two senior Ministry of Transport officials for conflicts of interest.
- Avri Cohen, head of security, allegedly held an unapproved paid job overseas.
- Dvir Rubinstein, aviation security operations director, reportedly received money from foreign airlines.
- The investigations were prompted by reports from Haaretz and News 12.
- Cohen is responsible for inspecting foreign aircrews arriving in Israel.
Police are investigating suspicions of conflict of interest involving two senior officials from the Ministry of Transport, Avri Cohen, head of the Security Department, and Dvir Rubinstein, director of the Aviation Security Operations Center. Both are suspected of holding additional paid positions.
According to a report in Haaretz, Cohen, who is also responsible for inspecting foreign aircrews arriving in Israel, has been working a second job. In addition to his role as department head, he also serves as a "security officer for a cadet" at an overseas airport on behalf of Israeli airlines. This is a paid position unrelated to his official duties, for which he receives separate financial compensation. Haaretz also reported that Cohen claimed to have received approval for this additional work, but this claim is being investigated.
News 12 reported that Rubinstein received money from foreign airlines, also raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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