Israeli Minister May Golan Agrees to Corruption Interrogation After Initial Refusal
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli Minister May Golan, suspected of bribery and fraud, will be interrogated by police this week after initially refusing. The agreement follows a recommendation by prosecutors to allow her a final chance to respond to evidence. The investigation, stemming from a TV report, concerns alleged misuse of state funds and fictitious employment. Golan maintains her innocence, calling the accusations a "campaign of persecution."
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Minister May Golan will be interrogated by police this week regarding corruption allegations.
- Golan had previously refused to appear for questioning despite multiple summonses.
- The investigation concerns alleged bribery, fraud, and misuse of state funds.
- Prosecutors want Golan to present her version of events before deciding on charges.
- Police believe evidence may be sufficient for an indictment.
- Golan denies wrongdoing, calling the investigation a "campaign of persecution."
Israeli Minister of Social Equality and Women's Advancement May Golan, who is suspected of bribery, fraud, and abuse of trust, has agreed to appear for police questioning by the end of the week. The agreement was reached between investigators and her lawyer, Amit Hadad, according to N12.
Previously, on June 10, the Lahav 433 fraud investigation unit concluded its inquiry and transferred the case materials to the prosecution. Despite multiple summonses, Golan had not previously appeared for interrogation. Ynet reported that the prosecution requested an additional opportunity for the minister to respond to the suspicions against her and present her account before a decision is made on potential charges.
Police sources estimate that the collected evidence could support an indictment. The investigation, initiated after a journalistic inquiry by the "HaMevaker" program on Keshet-12, concerns the alleged illegal use of state funds, fictitious employment of staff, and concealment of funding sources. Suspicions also included document forgery, providing false testimony, and obstruction of justice, in addition to bribery, fraud, and abuse of trust.
Golan's office stated that the minister had instructed her lawyers about a month ago to arrange her appearance for questioning to refute the suspicions. Golan herself declared, "I am confident in my innocence and intend to refute the false accusations as part of a campaign of persecution against me. The truth will come out."
A decision on whether to press charges has not yet been made.
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