Court Extends Restrictions on Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Amid Investigation

A court has extended restrictive measures against Rafi Saar, the Mayor of Kfar Saba, and his wife, Mital Saar, due to concerns of evidence tampering in an ongoing corruption investigation. Judge Kedar reviewed secret police reports detailing outstanding investigative actions, particularly those related to fears of suspects interfering with the probe.

For Mayor Rafi Saar, the court granted investigators an additional two weeks to complete their work. The judge noted the need to balance the suspects' rights with the investigation's requirements, emphasizing the necessity of allowing police to finalize further actions, especially those concerning potential obstruction.

Mital Saar's restrictions, including a prohibition on contacting other individuals involved in the case and a ban from Kfar Saba and its institutions, were also extended. Her defense argued that the police had failed to provide a list of individuals she was forbidden to contact, making it impossible for her to comply. The judge partially accepted this, extending the contact ban until November 5th at 2 PM, with the option for Mital Saar to appeal if the list is not provided. However, her ban from Kfar Saba and its institutions was extended until December 20, 2026.

The investigation is being conducted by the National Fraud Investigations Unit (YAHAL) within Lahav 433, focusing on suspicions of public corruption related to activities in the Kfar Saba municipality. The extended measures aim to prevent the suspects from influencing the investigation or contacting relevant parties.