Israeli Minister May Golan to Undergo Interrogation This Week in "Money Case"
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Israeli Minister May Golan is expected to be interrogated this week in the "Money Case" on suspicion of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Police believe evidence may lead to an indictment, though no charges have been filed. Golan has previously refused to appear but her office stated she is arranging it to refute allegations. The investigation, which became public in September 2025, involves alleged misuse of public funds and fictitious employment within her ministry.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister May Golan will be interrogated this week in the "Money Case" on suspicion of bribery and fraud.
- Police believe evidence gathered may lead to an indictment against the minister.
- Golan has previously refused to be interrogated but is now arranging to appear.
- The investigation involves alleged misuse of public funds and fictitious employment within her ministry.
- The case became public in September 2025 with raids and arrests of six associates.
Minister of Social Equality and the Advancement of the Status of Women, May Golan, is expected to be interrogated this week as part of the "Money Case." She is suspected of serious offenses including bribery, fraud, breach of trust, and submitting a false declaration. Police officials indicated that the evidence gathered could form the basis for an indictment against the minister.
The investigation file was transferred from the national investigation unit Lahav 433 to the State Prosecutor's Office for review. Despite being summoned multiple times, Golan has so far refused to appear for questioning. The prosecution has requested that investigators give her another opportunity to present her side of the story and confront the accumulated suspicions.
While police concluded their investigation without Golan's testimony, the prosecution deems her appearance crucial. Negotiations are underway between investigators and Golan's legal team to schedule her interrogation. Golan's office stated that she had instructed her lawyer a month prior to arrange her appearance to refute the allegations, expressing confidence in her position and determination to clear her name.
The "Money Case" investigation, which concluded four months ago, centers on suspicions of fraud involving employees of the Ministry of Social Equality. Allegations include the misuse of public funds for personal gain, fictitious employment, and concealing funding sources through the use of associations and government systems to illegally transfer money.
The case became public in September 2025 with raids on the minister's offices in Jerusalem and the arrest of six associates, including her advisor Adi Khodavi Biton, Elad Ohana, Ambal Gabay, former Migdal HaEmek council member Haim Menahem, and former parliamentary advisor Ehud Gabay. At the time, Golan stated the arrested individuals' only offense was their proximity to her. The suspicions do not imply guilt, and no indictment has been announced.
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