Minister May Golan Interrogated for Eight Hours by Lahav 433 Over Corruption Suspicions
Israeli Minister May Golan underwent an eight-hour interrogation at Lahav 433 regarding suspected corruption and fraudulent hiring practices within her office.
Minister May Golan appeared Monday afternoon for another questioning session at the Lahav 433 headquarters, as part of the ongoing investigation into suspected corruption and appointment of associates. The interrogation lasted over eight hours, during which investigators confronted her with accumulated evidence as police push to wrap up the case.
This marks the sixth time Golan has been questioned on the matter. Although initial assessments suggested this would be the concluding session, police indicate that an additional summons might still be required. Meanwhile, the investigative team is scheduled to convene toward the end of the month to summarize findings before transferring the file to the State Attorney's Office for a final decision.
At the center of the recent inquiries are suspicions regarding fictitious employment involving several staff members in Golan's office. Specifically, authorities are examining the hiring of an employee who received a state salary while allegedly serving as the personal driver for Likud political figure Haim Menachem. Representatives for the minister stated in response that the employee was recruited as a political advisor and that Golan requested he undergo an introductory training period under a more experienced political figure.
The intensive round of questioning followed a period of months during which Golan declined to appear and provide her version of events. Her stance shifted following media reports indicating that police were preparing to issue an arrest warrant if she failed to report voluntarily, as well as against the backdrop of the Likud primaries, where she placed 23rd before ultimately being positioned 40th on the party list.
