Israeli Police Investigate Traffic Officer for Obstructing Benyahu Razi Murder Inquiry

The Police Investigations Department (Mahash) conducted a warning interrogation of a traffic police officer suspected of obstructing the investigation into the murder of Benyahu Razi. The officer, who is a relative of one of the suspects, allegedly met with the suspects immediately after the violent incident, was informed of details, and acted to hinder the investigation before the suspects were arrested, without reporting her contacts as required.

The serious suspicions include obstruction of justice and breach of trust, exploiting her position to assist the suspects, one of whom is her family member. The officer’s actions reportedly compromised the integrity of the police investigation, which is critical in a severe murder case where every detail matters for solving the crime and prosecuting the perpetrators.

Following an extensive investigation at Mahash’s Jerusalem offices, the officer was released under strict conditions including three days of house arrest, suspension from police duties for eight days, and a complete ban on contacting anyone involved in the murder case. The investigation into her conduct continues alongside the ongoing murder inquiry by the relevant authorities.