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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
6 arrested, including senior local official, over suspected corruption
General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod, on November 4, 2019. (Flash90)
Police say they arrested six suspects in connection with corruption offences, including an elected local leader.
Two further suspects were detained for questioning.
The suspicions center around the elected official allegedly using their position on the local Planning and Construction Committee, in conjunction with family members and others, to promote various stakeholders while reaping the benefits for himself and his family.
The matter is being handled by the Lahav 433 serious crime unit.
The suspects’ homes and offices were searched and a number of items were seized.
The suspects are expected to appear at Haifa Magistrate’s Court later in the day for a custody hearing.
