Israel's Prosecutor Considers Charging Petah Tikva Mayor With Bribery

Authorities suspect that during the 2018 mayoral election campaign, Greenberg received benefits exceeding one million shekels from businessmen and associates, including Benita, to fund his campaign expenses. According to the prosecution, these funds were provided in exchange for actions Greenberg performed or committed to perform in his public capacity, both before and after his election.

To conceal the illegal campaign financing, some suspects allegedly presented false information to the State Comptroller and used forged documents. The suspects facing potential indictment include businessmen Moshe Saadoun, Natanel Zer, and Amnon Ben Ami, who are suspected of providing the bribes, as well as Moshe Greenberg, lawyers Tal Gershtein and Shai Partush, and Nir Benita, who are suspected of involvement in submitting false financial reports.

The joint investigation by the Israel Police and the Tax Authority began in 2021 and involved over 200 individuals. According to Globes and Kikar HaShabbat, a state witness is involved in the case, with details regarding their identity and agreement remaining under a publication ban.