Social Equality Minister May Golan Questioned by Police in Corruption Probe

The investigation was initiated following a journalistic inquiry by the program HaMivaker on Channel 12, also referred to as N12 News. Investigators suspect that Golan and her associates manipulated tenders in exchange for cash bribes, misused state funds, engaged in fictitious employment of staff, and concealed funding sources. The allegations also include obtaining benefits by fraud under aggravated circumstances, forgery, filing a false affidavit, and obstruction of justice.

The probe began covertly and moved to a public phase in September 2025 after receiving approval from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. Since then, investigators have collected testimonies from dozens of suspects and witnesses. Golan appeared for questioning in coordination with her legal counsel, Amit Haddad, after previously refusing to appear by citing her parliamentary immunity. According to N12 News, a senior Lahav 433 official noted that she knew it was advisable to appear before the upcoming elections, as she would lose her parliamentary immunity afterward.

Police sources stated that evidence exists to support an indictment against Golan. Golan denies the charges, calling the investigation a campaign of persecution, and stated that she has nothing to hide and will answer all questions to prove her innocence.