Coach Eliran Hodada to Be Released Thursday, Lawyer Predicts No Charges
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Former Tiberias coach Eliran Hodada, arrested in the "Mirror Image" affair, is expected to be released on Thursday, according to his lawyer, Adi Carmeli. Carmeli stated that Hodada is cooperating with investigators and that the financial matters under review are largely unrelated to his coaching role. The lawyer predicted that the investigation would not result in charges of large-scale fraud, suggesting the matter would conclude with minimal consequences.
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- Former Tiberias coach Eliran Hodada is expected to be released from detention on Thursday.
- Hodada's lawyer, Adi Carmeli, stated that his client is cooperating with the investigation.
- Carmeli predicted that the "Mirror Image" affair would not lead to charges of large-scale fraud.
- The investigation reportedly focuses on misrepresentations to budget control regarding player guarantees.
- Hodada is being held in a standard detention cell without special conditions.
Eliran Hodada, former coach of Tiberias, was arrested as part of the "Mirror Image" affair and his detention was extended until Thursday. His lawyer, Adi Carmeli, stated on Tuesday that Hodada is cooperating with investigators and that most of the financial dealings under scrutiny are unrelated to his role as coach. Carmeli expressed confidence that Hodada would be released on Thursday, predicting that the investigation would ultimately yield no indictment for large-scale fraud.
Carmeli explained that the suspicions against Hodada have lessened since his initial arrest. He noted that while the court extended the detention to prevent potential obstruction of the investigation due to the large number of individuals involved, he believes the situation will not lead to serious charges. "The mountain will give birth to a mouse," Carmeli stated, asserting there were no multi-million shekel frauds and no personal enrichment.
The investigation, according to Carmeli, is focused on misrepresentations made to the budget control to reduce guarantees for players. He emphasized that his client has answered questions regarding his own involvement in this matter. Carmeli also described Hodada's current detention conditions as standard, sharing a cell with other detainees without special separation, and expressed his belief that Hodada would endure this period and be released within days.
