Famous Singer Implicated in Kfar Saba Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A corruption investigation in Kfar Saba has revealed a connection to a well-known singer, whose name surfaced in testimonies against Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife. Police are looking into the singer's relationship with the couple and the terms of his performances in the city, and may call him to testify. The probe, which has been ongoing for over a year, involves suspicions of bribery and fraud related to municipal projects worth tens of millions of shekels.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A veteran singer's name emerged in the Kfar Saba corruption probe involving Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife.
- Police are investigating the singer's relationship with the couple and his municipal performances.
- The singer is not currently a suspect and may be called to provide testimony.
- The investigation, active for over a year, concerns bribery and fraud allegations.
- Suspected municipal projects involved in the probe are valued at tens of millions of shekels.
A widening corruption investigation in the Kfar Saba municipality has unexpectedly brought a well-known, veteran singer into the spotlight. His name emerged during testimonies collected as part of the ongoing probe into Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife, Mital Bena'adi. Police are reportedly examining the nature of the singer's relationship with the couple and the circumstances surrounding the organization of his performances within the municipality, and may summon him for questioning.
According to one testimony gathered during the covert investigation, which lasted nearly 18 months, the singer met with the couple at restaurants, performed at their private birthday parties, and appeared at their personal events. It is also alleged that the Kfar Saba municipality, under Sa'ar's leadership, arranged several of the singer's performances, including one at the city's cultural center, under preferential terms compared to those offered to other artists.
At this stage, the singer is not considered a suspect, and if summoned, he is expected to provide testimony only. Investigators plan to scrutinize his connection with the couple and the details of how his performances were arranged.
The investigation, which had been conducted secretly for over a year on suspicion of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and tax offenses, became public knowledge recently. Sources familiar with the details indicate that the projects under suspicion involve tens of millions of shekels.
Allegations suggest that municipal projects across various sectors, including urban renewal, transportation, lighting, sanitation, food trucks, and educational facility renovations, were awarded to associates and business people in exchange for favors. It is suspected that Bena'adi, who was in direct contact with those involved, received cash envelopes. These suspicions are currently under investigation, and no offense has been definitively established at this time.
