The suspect in the murder of Lia Malka, whose car was bombed on the Ayalon Highway, will be released to house arrest, according to journalist Adar Gizis (N12). The suspect, identified earlier this month as Chen Cohen, 37, remains under investigation.
Suspect Chen Cohen, 37 from Rishon LeZion, is to be released to house arrest, journalist Adar Gizis reports Sunday evening. Cohen is the primary suspect in the bombing murder of Lia Malka, whose car exploded on the Ayalon Highway earlier this month. The publication ban on his name was lifted last week, with Israeli media reporting that he allegedly orchestrated the assassination with the help of organized crime groups. Cohen denies the allegations. The decision to release him to house arrest marks a significant development in the case. No further details on the conditions of the release have been provided.
3 developments
- StrongChen Cohen indicted for threats against Lia Malka Cohen and her family
- DevelopingSuspect in Lia Malka Cohen Murder Remanded for 9 Days
- DevelopingEx-partner of slain Lia Cohen Malka released from detention due to lack of evidence
- StrongMessages revealed: Lia Malka Cohen's husband threatened her father before murder
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