Jerusalem-area council head questioned over suspected corruption, tax offenses and zoning violations

What happened

Police questioned a Jerusalem-area local council head on Monday in a corruption probe that includes breach of trust, tax offenses and misuse of office. Investigators searched his home and municipal offices and are examining alleged construction violations and possible interference with enforcement.

• 01Lahav 433 questioned a Jerusalem-area council head after a long covert probe.
• 02Police searched his home, municipal offices and other sites, and questioned more officials.
• 03He is suspected of breach of trust, tax offenses and misuse of public office.
• 04Investigators are checking alleged illegal construction in properties he owns.
• 05Police said no detention-extension request is expected for now.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew4 days ago

Jerusalem-area council head questioned over suspected corruption, tax offenses and zoning violations

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew4 days ago

Local authority chief questioned in suspected corruption probe

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Head Arrested in Public Corruption Probe

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Council Head Detained in Public Corruption Probe

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Council Head Detained in Lahav 433 Corruption Probe

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Council Head Detained in Corruption Probe

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Head Held in Public Corruption Probe

N12Center · Hebrew4 days ago

Local council head detained in public corruption probe

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Chief Detained in Public Corruption Probe

Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Chief Held for Questioning in Public Corruption Probe

WallaCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Head Held for Questioning in Public Corruption Probe

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Jerusalem-area local council head questioned in public corruption probe

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Head Held for Questioning in Corruption Probe

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Local Authority Head Detained in Corruption Probe

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