Israel Police Conclude Probe into Alleged Corruption Deal Between Bar Head and Judge
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Lahav 433 fraud unit concluded an investigation into Efi Naveh, former head of the Israel Bar Association, and Eitan Orenstein, former president of the Tel Aviv District Court. The probe focused on suspicions of a corrupt deal where Naveh allegedly helped Orenstein get his position in exchange for transferring a judge. The case file has been sent to prosecutors for a decision on charges.
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- Israel Police concluded an investigation into former Bar Association head Efi Naveh and ex-Tel Aviv District Court president Eitan Orenstein.
- The probe focused on suspicions of a corrupt arrangement between Naveh and Orenstein.
- Investigators suspect Naveh helped Orenstein secure his judicial position.
- The alleged deal involved transferring Judge Dalia Ganot from her post.
- The case file has been sent to prosecutors for a decision on potential charges.
Israel's Lahav 433 fraud investigation unit has concluded its probe into Efi Naveh, the former head of the Israel Bar Association, and Eitan Orenstein, the former president of the Tel Aviv District Court. The investigation, conducted with the accompaniment of the Tax and Economic Crimes Prosecution, focused on suspicions of a corrupt arrangement between the two.
According to investigators, Naveh allegedly facilitated Orenstein's appointment as president of the Tel Aviv District Court. In return, Naveh is suspected of arranging for Judge Dalia Ganot to be transferred from her position in the court's compensation claims department.
All investigation materials have been transferred to the Tax and Economic Crimes Prosecution for review and a decision on potential indictments.
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