Israeli Police Investigate Over 50 Soccer Players in Tax Fraud Case
Israeli police have questioned over 50 soccer players as part of an intensive investigation into alleged tax fraud and financial irregularities involving Hapoel Ironi Tiberias officials. Three officials were released to house arrest, while their lawyer claims the case will be dismissed. Police, however, state suspicions have strengthened with solid evidence, and more individuals are expected to be questioned.
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- Over 50 soccer players have been investigated in a tax fraud case involving Hapoel Ironi Tiberias officials.
- Three officials were released to house arrest with restrictive conditions by a Rishon LeZion court.
- Police claim suspicions have significantly strengthened with solid evidence and additional charges.
- A lawyer for one official stated the case was unnecessary and would ultimately be dismissed.
- The investigation involves tax offenses and irregularities in managing club accounts and contracts.
Three officials from Hapoel Ironi Tiberias, suspected in a "Mirror Image" case, appeared at the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court for a hearing on extending their detention. The court decided to release Eliran Hodda, Aryeh Kalmanzon, and Miki Biton to house arrest with restrictive conditions for ten days, and Yael Bar to house arrest with restrictive conditions for five days.
Adi Carmeli, Hodda's lawyer, stated that the arrest was unnecessary from the start and that the investigation could have been conducted while his client was at home. He expressed confidence that the case would be dismissed by the State Attorney's Office, with at most a pre-indictment hearing. Carmeli added that Hodda cooperated fully and has nothing to hide, asserting the case would ultimately amount to nothing and "evaporate."
Mari Peretz Boganim, representing the police, expressed satisfaction with the investigation's progress over five intensive days involving multiple authorities. She stated that suspicions have significantly strengthened, with additional charges added, and that the evidence is now solid and of a very high standard. Boganim revealed that over 50 players have been questioned under caution, with another 16 expected to be interviewed, bringing the total number of involved individuals questioned to over 100. This includes officials involved in managing accounts and tax offenses.
Boganim explained that players were questioned under caution to protect their rights, especially concerning tax evasion. She hopes that all football clubs and sports organizations will understand that a new unit is now scrutinizing contracts, bank accounts, and club finances. The police representative indicated that the initial focus on double contracts was just the beginning, with significant tax and registrar of associations offenses uncovered.
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