Israeli Minister May Golan to Be Questioned by Police Over Corruption Allegations
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli Minister May Golan is scheduled for police questioning by the National Fraud Unit of Lahav 433 regarding allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The investigation, which began after a Channel 12 report, moved to an open phase last September with the Attorney General's approval. Golan denies the charges, stating she is confident in her innocence and aims to disprove the allegations. The minister also faces public criticism over her ministry's effectiveness and has recently experienced political setbacks within her party.
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- Minister May Golan will be questioned by Lahav 433 police over allegations of bribery and fraud.
- The investigation was prompted by a Channel 12 report and has been ongoing since last year.
- Golan denies the charges and states she is confident in her innocence.
- The probe includes serious offenses like bribery, fraud, and obstruction of justice.
- The minister also faces public criticism regarding her ministry's performance and budget.
- Golan recently experienced political difficulties, including a poor showing in Likud primaries.
Minister for Social Equality and Women's Advancement, May Golan, is expected to be questioned by the National Fraud Unit of Lahav 433 by the end of the week. The date for the investigation has been coordinated with the police and Golan's lawyer, Amit Haddad.
The investigation stems from a "Mivaker" (The Critic) report broadcast on Channel 12, which prompted the probe. The investigation into Golan and her associates began as a covert operation months ago. In September of last year, with approval from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, the investigation moved to an open phase, during which investigators collected testimonies from dozens of suspects and witnesses.
Lahav 433 recently concluded its extensive investigation into the various individuals involved, including Minister Golan. The charges under examination include serious offenses related to public integrity, such as bribery, fraud, breach of trust, aggravated fraud, forgery with intent to gain, obstruction of justice, and hindering a police officer.
Alongside the potential criminal charges, Minister Golan faces ongoing public criticism regarding her ministry's effectiveness and the allocation of taxpayer funds, especially in light of the heavy war expenses and impending economic measures. Her ministry's necessity and output have been questioned.
In response, Golan's office stated that the minister had instructed her lawyers to initiate her appearance for questioning to refute the allegations. Golan herself expressed confidence in her path and determination to disprove the "persecution campaign" against her, asserting that the truth would emerge.
Recently, Golan has also faced political challenges. Following the Likud party's primaries in August, she was relegated to a non-viable position on the list. She subsequently rejected an offer from Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to join the Otzma Yehudit list, criticizing what she termed "assassination lists and briefings from the Prime Minister" that worked against her.
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