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Kiryat Gat mayor among suspects questioned in Histadrut corruption probe, his office confirms
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Kiryat Gat Mayor Kfir Swisa is being questioned amid a probe into suspected corruption at the Histadrut labor union, his office says in a statement.
“He is currently being asked questions regarding various issues, as part of a very broad case involving hundreds of parties,” the statement says, according to the Ynet news site. “There has never been a flaw in his public activity and his moral integrity is a pillar of his character, and therefore, things will become clearer soon.”
Earlier today, police detained a number of senior officials in the Histadrut, the country’s main labor federation, including its chair Arnon Bar-David, amid a major investigation into alleged corruption.
While some details of the probe were not revealed, police said the investigation spanned more than two years, and that those detained are suspected of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and tax offenses.
In a statement, police said dozens of suspects were detained in connection with the alleged scheme. As part of the corruption probe, almost 350 suspects, including heads of local authorities and senior business figures, are expected to be questioned over the coming days.
The Times of Israel Community.