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Corruption Scandal Rocks Israeli Football, Exposing Deep-Seated Issues

Four individuals, including the owners and coach of Hapoel Ironi Tiberias, have been arrested in a major corruption investigation into Israeli football.

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What happened

01Hapoel Ironi Tiberias owners and coach arrested in "Mirror Image" corruption probe.
02Investigation reveals alleged double contracts and "under-the-table" payments in top-tier football.
03Coach Eliran Khodada accused of orchestrating financial scheme and signing double contracts.
04Club faces charges of fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion totaling tens of millions.
05Tiberias received a record 14-point deduction from the Football Association.
06Scandal highlights systemic failures in financial oversight and vetting of club owners.

The probe, "Mirror Image," uncovered alleged financial irregularities, including double contracts and "under-the-table" payments, which have now reached the Premier League. The investigation was reportedly triggered by internal whistleblowers and a dispute between the owners. Charges include fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion, with coach Eliran Khodada allegedly playing a central role in orchestrating the financial scheme. The scandal has led to a 14-point deduction for the club and frozen bank accounts, with potential implications for other clubs.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original