Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The detention of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife, Mital Saar, was extended until Thursday amid suspicions of bribery and bid rigging. Police stated new evidence strengthens the case, while the mayor maintains his innocence and his wife remains silent. A local resident expressed dismay at the alleged corruption tarnishing the city's reputation.
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- Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife Mital Saar had their detention extended until Thursday.
- Police claim new evidence supports suspicions of bribery and bid rigging.
- Mital Saar has remained silent, while Rafi Saar maintains his version of events.
- A local resident criticized the alleged corruption, stating it tarnishes the city's name.
- The previous mayor, Yehuda Ben Hamo, faced lesser corruption charges.
The detention of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife, Mital Saar, has been extended until Thursday. Police claim new evidence strengthens suspicions of bribery and bid rigging. Rafi Saar maintains his version of events, while his wife has remained silent.
During the court hearing, the judge indicated an extension was likely, stating the circumstances necessitated continued detention. The court ultimately ordered Mital Saar's detention extended until Thursday. Police representatives at the hearing included Senior Police Captain Ilan Yanco, Daniel Cohen, and Tal Rubin.
A long-time resident of Kfar Saba expressed deep frustration over the ongoing scandal, lamenting that two consecutive mayors have allegedly corrupted the municipality. He contrasted the current suspicions of "horrific public corruption" against Rafi Saar and his wife with the previous mayor, Yehuda Ben Hamo, whose downfall involved lesser offenses like food vouchers. The resident lamented that the city's name has been tarnished.
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