Singer's Name Emerges in Kfar Saba Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A well-known singer's name has surfaced in the ongoing corruption investigation involving Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife Mital Banaiadi. Police are considering summoning the singer for testimony regarding his alleged close ties and performances at private events for the couple. The municipality also reportedly arranged preferential performance deals for the singer. The singer is not currently a suspect, and the investigation continues into alleged bribery and fraud totaling tens of millions of shekels.
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- A well-known singer may be called to testify in the Kfar Saba corruption investigation.
- The singer allegedly had close ties and performed at private events for Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife.
- Kfar Saba municipality reportedly offered the singer preferential terms for performances.
- The singer is not currently a suspect in the bribery and fraud probe.
- The investigation involves alleged corruption totaling tens of millions of shekels in municipal projects.
The corruption investigation in Kfar Saba has expanded to include the name of a well-known singer, who may be called to testify. According to one witness account provided to the police, the singer maintained a close relationship with Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife, Mital Banaiadi. The singer reportedly met with the couple at restaurants and performed at their private events.
In parallel, the Kfar Saba municipality allegedly organized performances for the singer at the city's cultural hall under preferential terms compared to other artists. Police are expected to examine the singer's connection to the mayor and his wife, as well as the circumstances surrounding the organization of these performances.
Currently, the singer is not considered a suspect in the case and, if summoned, is expected to provide testimony only. The broader investigation, which became public on October 26, focuses on allegations of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and tax offenses involving dozens of millions of shekels in municipal projects. These projects, spanning urban renewal, food trucks, transportation, lighting, sanitation, and educational facility renovations, were allegedly awarded to associates and businessmen in exchange for cash envelopes received by Banaiadi, who was in direct contact with them.
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