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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

RAAM Activist Arrested on Election Day Released from Custody

RAAM activist Dr. Siaf Abu Riash, arrested on election day for alleged voter bribery, was released from custody despite police objections. He and two other RAAM activists were detained based on intelligence from the Prime Minister's Office. Four other suspects were moved to house arrest.

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What happened

  1. 01RAAM activist Dr. Siaf Abu Riash was released from custody after being arrested on election day.
  2. 02Police sought to extend Abu Riash's detention, but he was released without restrictions.
  3. 03He and two other RAAM activists were arrested on suspicion of voter bribery.
  4. 04Intelligence from the Prime Minister's Office led to the arrests of the RAAM activists.
  5. 05Four other suspects in the case were moved to house arrest.
  6. 06The activist's family alleges political persecution and voter intimidation.

The activist's family claims political persecution and intimidation of Bedouin voters.

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

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