Soccer Player Accused of Sexual Harassment Also Faces Extortion Claims
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
An Israeli Premier League soccer player facing sexual harassment allegations will be questioned by police next week. Authorities are also investigating claims that the player was targeted in an attempted extortion by his masseur. The masseur allegedly threatened to expose information and pursue civil action. The investigation is being handled by the Central District's fraud unit.
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- An Israeli Premier League soccer player will be questioned by police early next week.
- The player is currently under investigation for sexual offense allegations.
- Police are also investigating a suspected extortion attempt by the player's masseur.
- The masseur allegedly threatened to expose information and take civil action.
- The extortion investigation is being conducted by the Central District's fraud unit.
A prominent Israeli Premier League soccer player, who is currently facing allegations of sexual offenses, is expected to be questioned by police early next week. The investigation has taken a new turn as authorities are now also examining suspicions that the player was subjected to an attempted extortion by his masseur.
The masseur allegedly attempted to extort the player approximately one month ago. According to the suspicions, the masseur threatened to expose certain information and initiate civil proceedings against the player if his demands were not met.
The investigation into the extortion attempt is being conducted by the fraud unit of the Central District of the Israel Police. The player's upcoming questioning is part of the ongoing inquiry into the initial sexual harassment allegations.