Social Equality Minister May Golan Questioned by Police in Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Social Equality Minister May Golan was questioned by the Lahav 433 National Fraud Unit on Wednesday as part of a corruption investigation. The probe, initiated by a Channel 12 report, focuses on allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Investigators suspect Golan and her associates manipulated tenders in exchange for cash bribes. The investigation, which began covertly, moved to a public phase in September 2025 after approval from the Attorney General.
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- Social Equality Minister May Golan is being questioned by Lahav 433 in a corruption investigation.
- The probe involves allegations of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, and manipulating tenders.
- The investigation was prompted by a Channel 12 investigative report.
- The probe moved to a public phase in September 2025 after Attorney General approval.
- Investigators suspect cash bribes were exchanged for preferential treatment in tenders.
Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of Women's Status, May Golan, appeared for questioning on Wednesday at the Lahav 433 National Fraud Unit. Her interrogation was scheduled in coordination with the police and her legal counsel, Amit Haddad.
Golan's questioning stems from an investigative report by "HaMivaker" aired on Channel 12, which initiated the investigation. The probe into the minister and her associates was conducted covertly for months. In September 2025, following approval from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, the investigation moved to its public phase. Lahav 433 investigators have since collected testimonies from dozens of suspects and witnesses.
The investigation concluded its comprehensive proceedings two weeks ago, focusing on various individuals involved, including Minister Golan. The allegations include serious offenses related to integrity and public trust, such as bribery, fraud, breach of trust, obtaining benefits by fraud under aggravated circumstances, forgery with intent to obtain, obstruction of justice, and hindering a police officer.
Investigators suspect that the minister and her associates acted to benefit certain parties in exchange for bribe money, primarily in cash. In return for these envelopes of cash, the suspects allegedly manipulated lucrative tenders and ensured the success of those offering bribes in various fields.
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