Police Find Evidence to Indict Former Bar Chief and Judge for Bribery
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Israel Police have concluded an investigation into former Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Noyek and former Tel Aviv District Court President Eitan Orenstein, finding evidence to indict them for bribery. The probe focused on suspicions that Noyek facilitated Orenstein's appointment in exchange for the transfer of Judge Dalia Gannot. The case materials have been sent to prosecutors for a final decision.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police found evidence to indict former Bar Association head Efi Noyek and ex-Judge Eitan Orenstein for bribery.
- The investigation focused on suspicions of a corrupt relationship between Noyek and Orenstein.
- Noyek allegedly advanced Orenstein's appointment as Tel Aviv District Court President.
- This advancement was allegedly in exchange for transferring Judge Dalia Gannot.
- Prosecutors will now decide whether to indict the two men.
Israel's National Fraud Investigation Unit (YAH"A) within Lahav 433 has concluded its investigation into Efi Noyek, the former Chairman of the Israel Bar Association, and Eitan Orenstein, the former President of the Tel Aviv District Court. Police stated that sufficient evidence exists to indict both Noyek and Orenstein on bribery charges. The investigation, overseen by the Tax and Economic Crimes Prosecution, focused on suspicions of a corrupt relationship between the two men. Investigators allege that Noyek acted to advance Orenstein's appointment as President of the Tel Aviv District Court. In return, it is suspected that Noyek sought the transfer of Judge Dalia Gannot from her position in the Torts Department. Following the completion of investigative actions, all case materials have been forwarded to the Tax and Economic Crimes Prosecution for review and decision. Both Noyek and Orenstein are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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