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Israeli Prosecutors to Decide on Charges Against Shas MK Chaim Biton in Party Newspaper Fraud Case

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First reported by Channel 13 · 2 hours ago

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Israeli police have completed their investigation into Shas MK Chaim Biton over alleged misuse of public funds linked to the party newspaper "Haderech." The case involves suspicions of fraud and money laundering related to diverting education funds to finance a children's supplement. The file is now with prosecutors to decide on indictments.

01Police transferred Shas MK Chaim Biton's fraud case to prosecutors for indictment decision.
02Biton allegedly misused Ministry of Education funds while CEO of Maayan Torah Education Network.
03Funds were reportedly diverted to finance a children's supplement in the Shas party newspaper "Haderech."
04Suspicions include fraud, breach of trust, false corporate records, and money laundering.
05Other officials, including procurement manager Moshe Avitan, are also under investigation.
06Investigation began covertly and became public in March 2025 with summonses issued.

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