Jerusalem – Israel Indicts Senior Politician Over Corruption Offenses

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    FILE - Israeli Knesset member Binyamin Ben-Eliezer speaks at the opening of the summer session of the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, Israel, 12 May 2014.EPAJerusalem – Israel has indicted a former senior politician on charges that include taking bribes and money laundering.

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    Binyamin Ben-Eliezer was running to become Israel’s ceremonial president last year when he dropped out over the accusations.

    According to Wednesday’s indictment, Ben-Eliezer allegedly received bribes from businessmen while he was a member of the Knesset to push through deals. He allegedly kept the money in cash at home without depositing it in a bank, and then purchased real estate with it. The indictment says he is accused of not disclosing all his wealth and property, violating the public’s trust in him.

    The 79-year-old Ben-Eliezer was a longtime politician known for his warm ties with Arab leaders, including deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

    Ben-Eliezer has maintained his innocence.


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    Curiosity
    Curiosity
    8 years ago

    Money laundering?! Big deal!! The Arab MKs support terrorism and they don’t even get a slap on the wrist.

    berylyoseph
    berylyoseph
    8 years ago

    When will ever an Ashkenazi leftist politician be indicted ?