New Evidence Strengthens Corruption Allegations Against Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
New evidence, including a NIS 2.5 million loan document, has emerged in the Kfar Saba corruption investigation, strengthening suspicions against Meital Saar, wife of Mayor Rafi Saar. Both are expected to be questioned again, with police seeking to extend their detention. A bank account linked to an event hall has been frozen, impacting suppliers. While some defend the mayor, critics accuse Meital Saar of overstepping her influence in city affairs.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- New evidence, including a NIS 2.5 million loan document, strengthens corruption suspicions against Meital Saar in Kfar Saba.
- Meital Saar, wife of Mayor Rafi Saar, and the mayor are expected to be questioned again by police.
- Police plan to request an extension of the couple's detention as the investigation expands.
- A bank account linked to an event hall has been frozen, potentially harming around 100 suppliers.
- Critics accuse Meital Saar of excessive involvement and a "power trip" in city matters.
- Some residents express sympathy for Mayor Rafi Saar, suggesting he may have been influenced by his wife.
New evidence, including a NIS 2.5 million loan document, has emerged in the ongoing corruption investigation in Kfar Saba, intensifying suspicions against Meital Saar, the wife of Mayor Rafi Saar. The couple is expected to be questioned again, and police intend to seek an extension of their detention.
Kahlon, who is reportedly involved in the loan document, claims he does not recall the agreement, which was made about six months ago, and denies any involvement with Meital Saar. It remains unclear if the funds mentioned in the document were actually transferred.
Authorities have also frozen a bank account linked to the Talia Shav'an event hall in Even Yehuda, where Kahlon allegedly used a room for his business dealings through a friendship arrangement. This freeze has reportedly left approximately 100 suppliers awaiting payment, potentially causing significant damage to the business.
While some acquaintances describe Mayor Rafi Saar as personable and suggest he may have been drawn into the alleged activities by his wife, others criticize Meital Saar's extensive involvement in city affairs. One Kfar Saba resident described her as someone who "touches everything" and "manages things behind the scenes," suggesting she overstepped her role as the mayor's wife and succumbed to a "power trip."
Despite the criticism leveled against Meital Saar, the resident expressed sympathy for the mayor, calling him a "serious guy" and a "charismatic man" whose reputation is now at risk.
