MK Haim Biton from the Shas party was questioned Sunday under caution by the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit on suspicion of using public funds intended for the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani educational network to finance a Shas-affiliated newspaper. The investigation, which focuses on Biton's tenure as network CEO between 2018-2021, involves allegations of fraud, breach of trust, false registration, and money laundering, according to N12.
Shas MK Haim Biton was questioned under caution by the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The investigation focuses on the period when Biton served as CEO of the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani educational network (2018-2021). He is suspected of using public funds intended for the network to finance the Shas party newspaper 'HaDerech' and its children's supplement 'Avivim'.
Biton faces allegations of fraud, breach of trust, false registration in corporate documents, and money laundering. A source close to the investigation told N12 that the probe is at a significant stage, with materials nearing transfer to the State Prosecutor's Office for a decision on whether to file charges. This is the second time Biton has been questioned by Lahav 433 in connection with the case.
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