A source familiar with the probe told N12 that the investigation into MK Haim Biton (Shas) is at significant stages, with case materials to be transferred to the State Attorney's Office for a decision on whether to file charges. The investigation focuses on Biton's tenure as director 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 investigation into MK Haim Biton (Shas) has reached a significant milestone, with a source familiar with the probe telling N12 on Monday that case materials are nearing transfer to the State Attorney's Office for a decision on whether to file charges. The development, reported at 10:51 Jerusalem, marks the latest chapter in a case The Zioneer has been tracking since its first report at 09:51 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer's initial dispatch at 09:51 Jerusalem, citing ynet, reported that Biton was questioned under caution on Monday morning on suspicion of misusing public education funds. Subsequent versions of the story, all published at 09:51 Jerusalem, added details: the investigation by Lahav 433, the focus on Biton's 2018–2021 tenure as director-general of the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani network, and the specific allegations — initially the use of funds for the Shas party newspaper 'Haderech', then expanded to include the 'Avivim' children's supplement. By the sixth version, the probe encompassed suspicions of fraud, breach of trust, false registration, and money laundering, with a source already stating it was at significant stages.
As The Zioneer reported at 10:43 Jerusalem, the case centers on the period when Biton, now a Shas MK, oversaw the education network, with allegations that education funds were diverted for political purposes. The investigation is being conducted by the Lahav 433 unit.
No decision on charges has been made, and the source spoke on condition of anonymity. The investigation remains ongoing.
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