A court on Tuesday extended the arrest of Omri Peretz, the second suspect in the disappearance of Eldar Dayan, until August 2. Attorney Alexei Galpagat, representing him through the Public Defender's Office, said the suspect denies the allegations, noted there is no complainant or victim, and questioned whether an offense occurred. Galpagat said Peretz is cooperating with investigators.
The Beersheba Magistrate's Court on Tuesday set a specific date of August 2 for the arrest of Omri Peretz, the second suspect in the disappearance of Eldar Dayan, after initially ordering a six-day extension earlier in the day. Peretz's attorney, Alexei Galpagat, stated that his client denies the allegations, emphasized that there is no complainant or victim, and questioned whether any crime was committed. He added that Peretz is cooperating with the investigation.
The development follows a series of events that began with Dayan's disappearance on July 17. As The Zioneer reported on Monday, July 27, Dayan's vehicle was found abandoned in Petah Tikva, and two friends, including Peretz and Maxim Broverman, were arrested. Police expressed suspicion that the friends were obstructing the investigation, describing the case as 'not a normal event.' Dayan's mother stated that 'whoever needs to pay will pay.' Earlier on Tuesday, the court had extended Peretz's arrest by six days, before the specific date was set.
The investigation continues. Eldar Dayan remains missing, and authorities have not publicly disclosed the nature of the suspected offense. The attorney's remarks highlight the absence of a formal complainant, but police have not commented on the latest court decision.
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