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Mayor of Kfar Saba and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife Meital Saar were arrested in a corruption investigation involving alleged bid rigging and illicit gains totaling hundreds of thousands of shekels. Both appeared distressed in court, with Meital Saar expressing concern for their children and Rafi Saar denying direct involvement.
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What happened
- 01Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife Meital Saar were arrested in a corruption probe.
- 02The investigation involves alleged bid rigging, hiring irregularities, and illicit gains.
- 03Meital Saar is considered a central figure in the alleged offenses.
- 04Both appeared distressed in court, with Meital Saar pleading for her children's care.
- 05The court extended Meital Saar's detention by eight days.
- 06Rafi Saar denied direct involvement and claimed ignorance of his wife's alleged actions.
The investigation is ongoing, focusing on linking financial benefits to municipal decisions, and the couple's detention has been extended.
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