Minister May Golan Questioned for Third Time Amid Embezzlement Probe
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Minister May Golan was interrogated for the third time this week by the Lahav 433 fraud unit regarding suspicions of embezzling $22,000 from her "Hebrew City" association. Her lawyers maintain her innocence, presenting documents they say prove her claims, and are urging the case's closure. Investigators, however, state they have evidence contradicting her statements and note her immunity is nearing expiration.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister May Golan was questioned for the third time regarding alleged embezzlement from her association.
- Investigators suspect Golan misappropriated approximately $22,000 from the "Hebrew City" association.
- Golan's lawyers claim she has presented documents proving her innocence.
- A senior source stated investigators have evidence contradicting Golan's claims.
- The minister's immunity is set to expire soon, according to investigators.
Minister May Golan was questioned for the third time on Sunday at the Lahav 433 National Fraud Unit, following two previous interrogations earlier in the week. The investigation focuses on the "Hebrew City" association, which Golan founded in 2014, with suspicions that she embezzled thousands of dollars from its funds for personal use. Her lawyers claim she has provided documents proving her innocence and that the investigation should be closed, asserting she has refuted all allegations.
During the interrogation, investigators confronted Golan with testimony from an office insider alleging she personally pocketed approximately $22,000 in donations. Golan denied this, presenting documents that she claims show the funds were directed to assist the needy and homeless in southern Tel Aviv. Investigators also raised concerns about alleged false entries in her ministerial diary.
A senior source involved in the investigation told N12 that Golan appeared to have prepared for the questioning with her lawyers through simulations, but insisted that investigators possess evidence contradicting her claims. The source added that Golan's immunity is set to expire soon, and that authorities had repeatedly requested her cooperation.
The case file has already been transferred to the State Prosecutor's Office. However, following a recent statement from Golan's lawyers that she was prepared to be questioned, Sub-Commander Eli Makmel sought and received approval from the Attorney General to conduct further investigation to build the case.
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