Minister Mai Golan Questioned by Police Over Corruption Allegations
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Minister Mai Golan was questioned by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption offenses, a year after being summoned. Police found evidence of obstruction of justice and misleading an officer. Golan stated she is confident in her innocence and aims to disprove the allegations. The investigation into her and associates concluded last June, with suspicions including bribery and fraud.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Minister Mai Golan was questioned by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption offenses.
- The questioning occurred a year after Golan was initially summoned by the police.
- Police found evidence suggesting obstruction of justice and misleading an officer.
- Golan stated she is confident in her innocence and intends to refute the allegations.
- The investigation into Golan and associates concluded last June.
- Suspicions included bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of Women's Status, Mai Golan, was questioned on Wednesday by Lahav 433, Israel's national fraud investigation unit, on suspicion of offenses related to integrity. This comes a year after she was initially summoned for questioning.
The police stated they have found a body of evidence against Golan, including obstruction of justice and misleading an officer. Golan herself commented that she instructed her lawyers to arrange her appearance for questioning to refute the claims against her. She expressed confidence in her actions and determination to disprove what she called "slanderous fabrications" in a "persecution campaign."
Last June, the National Fraud Investigation Unit at Lahav 433 announced the conclusion of its investigation into Golan and several public officials close to her. The probe, which began covertly several months prior and was approved by the Attorney General, transitioned to an open investigation in September 2025. Suspicions included bribery, fraud, breach of trust, aggravated fraud, forgery with intent to gain, obstruction of legal proceedings, and hindering a police officer.
During the investigation, dozens of suspects and witnesses were questioned. The article also briefly mentions a separate case involving the partner of one of Golan's advisors, who received over a year in prison for growing dangerous drugs.
