Billionaire who hung giant signs against Zvika Naveh interrogated after ex-wife's complaint
Violetta, ex-wife of businessman Alex Scler and partner of private investigator Zvika Naveh, complained that two Israelis followed them to Europe and planted tracking devices in their luggage. Scler was interrogated under caution and denies the allegations.
Israeli-Australian billionaire businessman Alex Scler was interrogated under caution by police as part of an ongoing, publicized conflict with the family of private investigator and CGI Group CEO Zvika Naveh. The investigation follows a complaint filed by Scler's ex-wife, Violetta, who is currently Naveh's partner, alleging that Scler hired private investigators to track them and plant recording devices in Europe.
"A baseless libel by Naveh," Scler claimed.
Violetta told investigators that she and Naveh noticed two Israelis following them at Ben Gurion Airport and boarding the same flight. Upon arriving at their destination in Europe, they reportedly discovered tracking devices inside their luggage. Violetta further stated that local European police contacted them, providing photos and videos of the individuals operating at the airport. Upon returning to Israel, she filed a complaint suspecting Scler of orchestrating the surveillance.
Following the complaint, the businessman was summoned for interrogation at the Sdot station. Scler was released under restrictive conditions, including a stay-away order from the Naveh couple and a prohibition on contacting those involved. This incident marks another chapter in the feud, which recently saw Scler display giant signs on major Israeli highways featuring Naveh's photo and soliciting incriminating information.
On behalf of Violetta Scler and Zvika Naveh, it was stated: "Ms. Scler and Mr. Naveh refrain from addressing these matters in the media. They trust the law enforcement authorities and the courts, and will allow them to clarify matters within the framework of the appropriate proceedings."
On behalf of Alex Scler, it was stated: "This is another empty, false libel from the workshop of Zvika Naveh, intended to create media provocation and harm Mr. Scler's reputation. Mr. Scler presented unequivocal evidence during his interrogation that dismantles the false complaint. We expect law enforcement not only to close this empty case but to hold those who use the police as a tool for settling scores fully accountable."
