Minister May Golan Appears for Police Investigation Over Bribery Allegations
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Minister May Golan presented herself for police questioning on Wednesday at Lahav 433, facing suspicions of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The investigation, initiated by an N12 News report, concerns alleged illegal funds received by Golan and her associates. A senior police official indicated that evidence may be sufficient for an indictment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister May Golan is being investigated by Lahav 433 for alleged bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
- Golan appeared for questioning after months of negotiations and stated she would answer all questions.
- The investigation is based on findings from an N12 News investigative report.
- A senior police official noted that parliamentary immunity would not protect Golan after the upcoming elections.
- The Attorney General approved the investigation becoming public last September.
Minister for Social Equality and Advancement of Women's Status, May Golan, appeared Wednesday morning at the Lahav 433 offices for questioning related to an investigation into allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The investigation stems from findings by a "The Critic" investigative report by N12 News.
Golan, who arrived for questioning months after being summoned, told investigators, "I will answer all questions, I have nothing to hide." Negotiations for her appearance began last week. A senior Lahav 433 official told N12 that authorities would not pursue her, but she knew it was advisable to appear before the elections, as she would lose parliamentary immunity afterward.
The investigation file has been prepared and transferred to the State Prosecutor's Office, which gave the green light for her questioning. The probe, which began as a covert investigation several months ago, became public in September of last year with the approval of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
The N12 report focused on funds allegedly received by Golan and her associates illegally, including illicit salary payments during her work with a foundation she established, and payments to associates for work that may not have been performed. In June, a senior Lahav official stated there was sufficient evidence to indict Golan and her associates.
