Kiryat Ata mayor named as suspect in bribery probe

The mayor of Kiryat Ata is named as a suspect in a corruption probe that has embroiled other municipal officials and an aide to a minister.

Yaakov Peretz has his remand extended by four days. He is suspected of accepting bribes, breach of trust, money laundering and other crimes.

The other suspects are not identified.

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