Police: Histadrut officials detained on suspicion of bribery, fraud, money laundering, tax offenses

Police confirm that dozens of suspects have been detained in connection with alleged corruption at the Histadrut, the country’s largest labor union.

Police say the individuals are suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, money laundering and tax offenses.

In a statement, police say the undercover investigation began around two years, and it “focuses on senior officials within the Histadrut, local authorities, and government companies and corporations, who are suspected of receiving bribes and benefits from business figures in exchange for advancing their interests and generating financial gain.”

Reports say that Histadrut chair Arnon Bar-David is among those detained.