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Investigation Concludes Against Former Minister Haim Biton in Funding Misuse Case

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First reported by Channel 13 · 50 minutes ago

What happened

Israeli police have completed their investigation into former Shas minister Haim Biton over allegations of misusing education funds to finance a children's supplement linked to the Shas-affiliated Haderech newspaper. The case has been sent to the Economic and Taxation Prosecution for potential charges.

  • 01Police completed investigation into former minister Haim Biton over misuse of education funds.
  • 02Funds meant for Maayan Hachinuch Hatorani network allegedly used to finance Haderech newspaper supplement.
  • 03Biton served as CEO of the network from 2018 to 2021 during the alleged misuse.
  • 04Other suspects include Moshe Avitan and additional newspaper officials.
  • 05Investigation began covertly and became public in March last year when Biton was first questioned.
  • 06Case transferred to Economic and Taxation Prosecution to decide on indictments.

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OrganizationsShas, Maayan Hachinuch Hatorani, Haderech newspaper, Economic and Taxation Prosecution, National Fraud Unit, Investigations and Intelligence Division
PlacesIsrael

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew30 minutes ago
Investigation Concludes Against Former Minister Haim Biton in Funding Misuse Case
Channel 13Center · Hebrew50 minutes ago
Investigation Into Former Shas MK Haim Biton Concludes with Evidence Found

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