Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Major Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife were arrested on Monday as part of a major corruption investigation involving bribery and fraud. The probe, ongoing for over a year, has led to the arrest of 17 suspects, including businessmen. Mayor Saar pledged full cooperation with investigators and stated that Deputy Mayor Dani Harush will temporarily fill his role.
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- Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife were arrested on suspicion of serious corruption offenses.
- The investigation involves allegations of bribery, fraud, money laundering, and tax offenses.
- The probe has been conducted secretly for over a year by Lahav 433.
- Seventeen suspects, including businessmen, were arrested, and seven others were detained.
- Mayor Saar pledged full cooperation and stated Deputy Mayor Dani Harush will cover his duties.
- Suspicions include receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels for selling tenders.
The Mayor of Kfar Saba, Rafi Saar, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of involvement in a serious corruption case, along with his wife and other senior municipal officials. The investigation, conducted by Lahav 433, has been ongoing secretly for over a year and involves allegations of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and tax offenses.
According to suspicions, the mayor and his wife allegedly received hundreds of thousands of shekels, used in part for shopping sprees for clothing and other valuables, in exchange for selling tenders. The police stated that the case was revealed after a year-long covert investigation into serious public corruption offenses.
In connection with the investigation's public disclosure on Monday, 17 suspects, including businessmen, were arrested, and an additional 7 suspects were detained for questioning. The police intend to request an extension of the detention for those arrested.
In response to the arrests, Mayor Saar issued a statement expressing his understanding of the public's concern and questions. He pledged full cooperation with the investigators and stated his belief that the inquiry would clarify the situation. Due to the ongoing investigation, he declined to comment on specifics and urged against drawing conclusions before the facts are established. Saar emphasized his commitment to Kfar Saba and its residents, ensuring that municipal operations and services would continue uninterrupted and professionally. He announced that Deputy Mayor Dani Harush would temporarily assume his duties during this complex period, thanking the public for their trust and support.
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