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Israeli Police Uncover Bribery Scheme Allowing Unsafe Buses on Roads
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Israeli police arrested six vehicle examiners and a bus company owner in a bribery scandal that allowed unsafe buses to operate, risking public safety. The investigation uncovered license plate swapping to pass inspections fraudulently. Authorities extended the suspects' detention and intensified road safety enforcement.
- 01Police arrested six examiners and a bus company owner in a bribery scheme involving unsafe buses.
- 02Dozens of defective buses were fraudulently approved to operate, endangering passengers including children.
- 03Investigators found five buses with mismatched chassis numbers and license plates indicating fraud.
- 04The bus company owner allegedly paid examiners to approve faulty vehicles without inspections.
- 05Four company officials, including a safety officer, were also detained for questioning.
- 06The suspects’ detention was extended eight days amid a national traffic safety campaign.
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