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Israeli Police Complete Investigation into Shas-Linked 'HaDerech' Newspaper Funding Case
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israeli police have finished investigating allegations that funds from the Ministry of Education were misused to finance a children's supplement in the Shas-affiliated newspaper 'HaDerech.' The case, involving Knesset member Haim Biton and others, has been handed to the prosecution for further action.
- 01Israeli police completed probe into misuse of education funds linked to 'HaDerech' newspaper.
- 02Funds intended for Maayan Torah Education Network allegedly used without approval for a children's supplement.
- 03Knesset member Haim Biton and other officials are among the suspects investigated.
- 04Investigation began covertly and became public in March 2025.
- 05Suspected offenses include fraud, breach of trust, theft, false documentation, and money laundering violations.
- 06Case file transferred to Economic and Tax Prosecution for review and decision.
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