Tax Authority corruption probe includes state witness, false returns reached 80 million shekels

New details in the Tax Authority bribery affair: the investigation now includes a state witness, according to reports. The probe involves false tax returns totaling 80 million shekels and the arrest of current and former employees.

The Zioneer reported at 08:29 that a report by journalist Yolan Cohen detailed the filing of false tax returns worth 80 million shekels as part of the Tax Authority bribery probe, following the morning arrests of employees. A new update from The Zioneer adds that the investigation now includes a state witness, indicating the scope of the corruption case. The identity of the state witness has not been disclosed.

5 developments

1. 7 hours ago · 19:40 · 20 JulLatest

   Main suspect released to house arrest; another suspect's detention extended.

2. 11:27 · 20 Jul

   Israel Police arrested Tax Authority employees involved in the bribery scheme.

3. 08:35 · 20 Jul

   Investigation now includes a state witness.

• Developing23:44 · 15 JunCourt releases main suspect in police probe; lawyer criticizes lack of evidence
• Developing21:12 · 13 JulSunday — Attorney General reportedly sent Tax Authority to deepen Goldknopf criminal probe
• Developing2 days ago · 23:49 · 18 JulLawyer: Court found suspicion against released suspects baseless
• Strong2 days ago · 11:26 · 19 JulPolice decline to extend detention; crime boss Yossi Mosli released to house arrest

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