MK Haim Biton (Shas) was questioned for the second time by the Lahav 433 police anti-corruption unit, according to a Hebrew media report on Monday morning.
MK Haim Biton (Shas) was questioned for a second time by the Lahav 433 police anti-corruption unit on Monday morning, according to a Hebrew media report. The development comes hours after the same media outlet reported that the investigation was nearing transfer of materials to the State Attorney's Office for a decision on charges. The second questioning session suggests the probe is at an advanced stage, though the specific focus of this questioning has not been disclosed.
Earlier this morning, at 09:51 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published a series of updates on the Biton investigation. Initial reports from ynet indicated that Biton was questioned under caution on suspicion of misusing public funds allocated for education. Subsequently, N12 reported additional details, including that the investigation focuses on his tenure as director-general of the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network (2018–2021), during which education funds were allegedly diverted for political purposes. Biton faces suspicions of fraud, breach of trust, false registration, and money laundering. The latest update in that thread cited a source familiar with the probe stating that case materials would be transferred to the prosecution for a charging decision.
As The Zioneer reported, the investigation centers on allegations that Biton used public funds from the education network to finance the Shas party newspaper 'Haderech' and its children's supplement 'Avivim'. The probe has been conducted by Lahav 433, the police anti-corruption unit.
The details of the second questioning remain based on a single Hebrew media report and have not been officially confirmed by police or the State Attorney's Office. The precise allegations addressed in this session and whether Biton's legal status has changed are not yet known.
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