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Former MK and Senior Likud Figures Investigated in Tax Evasion Probe by Lahav 433

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Former MK and Senior Likud Figures Investigated in Tax Evasion Probe by Lahav 433
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 5, 2026

What happened

Former Likud MK Michael Kleiner, the Dayan brothers, and contractor Dudi Apple were investigated by Lahav 433 for concealing real estate assets and tax evasion worth tens of millions of shekels. Apple, under bankruptcy and with a criminal past, allegedly hid assets and smuggled properties. The suspects were briefly detained and released as the investigation continues.

  • 01Former Likud MK Michael Kleiner, the Dayan brothers, and contractor Dudi Apple investigated for tax evasion.
  • 02Suspects accused of hiding real estate ownership and smuggling assets worth tens of millions of shekels.
  • 03Apple has been in bankruptcy since 2012 and previously served prison time for bribery.
  • 04Police seized significant assets after suspects’ brief detention during open investigation.
  • 05Lawyers say the case involves events from over a decade ago with no current evidence of wrongdoing.
  • 06Investigation continues with suspects released pending further legal proceedings.

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Full coverage · 10 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Former MK and Senior Likud Figures Investigated in Tax Evasion Probe by Lahav 433
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Former Likud Officials and Businessmen Detained Over Multi-Million Shekel Economic Crimes
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Senior Israeli Figures Investigated for Concealing Real Estate Assets in Multi-Million Shekel Fraud
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Four Senior Likud Figures Investigated Over Asset Smuggling Allegations
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Four Senior Likud Affiliates Questioned Over Real Estate Concealment and Money Laundering
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Former MK and Business Figures Investigated for Multi-Million Shekel Tax Evasion
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Former MK and Business Figures Investigated for Tax Evasion of Tens of Millions in Israel
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Likud Members Dudi Apple and Michael Kleiner Suspected of Economic Crimes
Channel 13Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Former MK, Contractor, and Businessmen Named in Likud Real Estate Investigation
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Former and Current Likud Officials Investigated for Multi-Million Shekel Financial Crimes

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