Kfar Saba Mayor Remains Suspended Amid Bribery Investigation
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar will remain suspended from his duties pending the outcome of a bribery investigation. Police are seeking to extend his release conditions by 60 days, citing concerns that his return to work could impede the investigation. The probe reportedly involves five to eight separate cases, with investigators claiming strengthened evidence of his involvement and potential obstruction of justice.
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- Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar remains suspended from his position due to an ongoing bribery investigation.
- Police are seeking to extend the mayor's release conditions by an additional 60 days.
- The investigation into Mayor Saar reportedly involves between five and eight separate cases.
- Investigators cite concerns that the mayor's return to work could disrupt the probe and influence witnesses.
- Saar denies knowledge of wrongdoing, stating "I didn't know anything" during questioning.
Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar will remain suspended from his position and the municipal offices until further notice, according to a report by legal desk chief Li Ayash. Saar was scheduled to return to his post on Monday. The police are requesting an extension of his release conditions for an additional 60 days.
A source involved in the investigation stated that the reason for Saar's suspension is the "heavy concerns" against him, fearing his return to work could delay or disrupt the investigation and influence witnesses. Saar, in his defense during questioning, stated, "I didn't know anything."
The investigation into Saar reportedly encompasses between five and eight separate cases. Investigators from Lahav 433 claim that evidence has strengthened regarding his involvement and knowledge of funds transferred to his wife, who has also been arrested. They also reportedly possess evidence of obstruction of justice by the mayor.
The investigative team has been narrowed down, and dozens of investigative actions remain. It is estimated that the investigation will take more time to complete, possibly exceeding two months.
