Tiberias Football Club Officials Arrested in Financial Probe
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Four officials from the Hapoel Ironi Tiberias football club, including owner Arie Kalmanzon, were arrested on suspicion of financial crimes and double contracts worth tens of millions of shekels. The Israel Police's Lahav 433 unit is investigating, and over 100 current and former players have been summoned for questioning. A court extended the detention of the four main suspects until Thursday, citing concerns of evidence tampering.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Four Hapoel Ironi Tiberias officials, including owner Arie Kalmanzon, were arrested for alleged financial crimes.
- The investigation involves suspicions of economic offenses and double contracts totaling tens of millions of shekels.
- Over 100 current and former players have been summoned for questioning by the Israel Police.
- The court extended the detention of the four main suspects until Thursday.
- The club is currently managed by trustee Adv. Liza Hadash due to an ownership dispute.
Four individuals connected to the Hapoel Ironi Tiberias football club, including owner Arie Kalmanzon, former partner Miki Beitan, former coach Eliran Hodda, and finance manager Yael Bar, were arrested as part of an investigation into alleged financial offenses. The probe, led by the Israel Police's Lahav 433 unit, centers on suspicions of economic crimes and double contracts totaling tens of millions of shekels over four seasons.
Police raided the homes of the detainees on Sunday, seeking to extend their custody for a week due to concerns of evidence tampering. A Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court partially granted the request, extending their detention until Thursday. The investigation has expanded to include current and former players, with over 100 summoned for questioning regarding alleged offenses such as fraud, false corporate record-keeping, forgery, money laundering, and tax evasion.
The club is currently managed by trustee Adv. Liza Hadash, appointed due to a dispute between Kalmanzon and Beitan. Hadash is responsible for the club's recovery and daily operations, including all player and supplier payments. The arrests have reportedly surprised the team's players and staff, and club officials have not yet issued a formal statement.
Investigators believe former coach Eliran Hodda played a central role in facilitating double contracts, even without an official management position. While Kalmanzon and Beitan face concerns of obstructing the investigation, Hodda's case focuses on the alleged double contracts. The police anticipate the complex investigation will take several more days to conclude.
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