Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned by Police Amid Corruption Probe
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli Minister of Social Equality May Golan was questioned by police on October 21 as part of an investigation into alleged bribery, fraud, and misuse of state funds. Golan, who had previously invoked parliamentary immunity, appeared before investigators from the Lahav 433 unit. The probe, initiated by a TV investigation, also examines fictitious employment and concealed funding sources. Golan maintains her innocence and plans to refute the charges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister May Golan was questioned by police on October 21 regarding corruption allegations.
- Golan is suspected of bribery, fraud, and misuse of state funds.
- The investigation was prompted by a journalistic inquiry into fictitious employment and funding.
- Golan appeared after her parliamentary immunity was set to expire.
- She denies the charges and calls the investigation a "campaign of persecution."
Minister of Social Equality May Golan was questioned by police on Wednesday, October 21, at the Lahav 433 unit. The questioning followed a request from the prosecution for investigators to supplement their probe into her case. Golan had previously refused to appear for questioning, citing her parliamentary immunity. It is speculated that she appeared now to avoid the risk of arrest after her immunity as a Knesset member expires following upcoming elections.
Golan and several associates are suspected of offenses including bribery, fraud, breach of trust, forgery for personal gain, and obtaining benefits through deception. The investigation, initiated after a journalistic inquiry by the "HaMevaker" program on Keshet-12, concerns the alleged illegal use of state funds, fictitious employment of staff, and concealment of funding sources. Suspicions also include document falsification, providing false testimony, and obstruction of justice.
Golan's office stated that she had instructed her lawyers about a month prior to arrange her appearance for questioning to refute the suspicions. Golan herself asserted her confidence in her innocence and her intention to disprove the "false accusations" as part of a "campaign of persecution" against her, adding, "The truth will come out."
