Former MK and Business Figures Investigated for Multi-Million Shekel Tax Evasion

Former Knesset member and Likud judicial president Klein, brothers Yaffe and Yitzhak Dayan, and contractor Dudi Apple are under investigation by Lahav 433 for allegedly evading tens of millions of shekels in taxes. The suspects, all senior figures within Likud institutions, were detained for questioning on Monday by the National Economic Crime Investigation Unit (YALAK) and the National Unit for Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation in the Justice Ministry.

Klein, who has been undergoing bankruptcy proceedings since 2012, is accused of concealing ownership rights to various real estate assets worth tens of millions of shekels and transferring assets under his control during the bankruptcy process, violating his obligation to disclose these assets. The police stated that the suspects operated in a sophisticated and systematic manner to hide their holdings from authorities and illicitly profit.

Following the transition to an open investigation and the suspects' detention, substantial property was seized to be confiscated in subsequent legal proceedings. The investigation highlights ongoing efforts to combat large-scale economic crimes involving prominent political and business figures in Israel.