Minister May Golan Questioned in Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Minister May Golan was questioned by police on Wednesday in Lod as part of a corruption investigation. The probe, focusing on alleged bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, began after a journalist's report on suspected misconduct by ministry employees. Golan had previously refused to be questioned despite multiple summonses.
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- Minister May Golan was questioned by police on Wednesday in Lod.
- Golan is suspected of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
- The investigation was prompted by a report from journalist Yossi Mizrahi.
- Ministry employees are suspected of misusing public funds and fictitious employment.
- Golan had previously refused to cooperate with investigators.
Minister for Social Equality and Advancement of Women's Status, May Golan, was questioned on Wednesday at the Lahav 433 national fraud investigation unit offices in Lod. This comes four months after police announced the conclusion of their investigation into the minister.
Golan is suspected of offenses related to public integrity, including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The investigation was initiated following a report by journalist Yossi Mizrahi, which raised suspicions of involvement by employees of the Ministry for Social Equality in offenses such as obtaining benefits by fraud, misuse of public funds, and fictitious employment.
Despite being summoned multiple times, Golan had previously refused to appear for questioning. The covert investigation lasted several months, transitioning to an open phase in September. In June, police declared the investigation complete after questioning involved parties, but without obtaining Golan's testimony.
The current investigation is being conducted under the supervision of the Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office (Taxation and Economics). It is important to note that May Golan has not been convicted and is presumed innocent.
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