Suspicion of 5 million shekel fraud at Israel Electric Corporation: employees arrested
A covert investigation that has been ongoing for the past few months became public over the weekend: several suspects were arrested, including a resident of Manda who is considered the main suspect. According to the suspicion, he acted together with other employees at the Israel Electric Corporation to generate financial benefits through the illegal payment of others' electricity debts.
A covert investigation conducted in recent months by the fraud unit of the coastal district has uncovered a suspected fraud case amounting to approximately 5 million shekels at the Israel Electric Corporation. The involvement of several company employees is currently under investigation.
Over the weekend, the case moved to the public phase. Fraud unit investigators arrested several suspects as part of an inquiry into conduct intended to generate illegal financial benefits.
According to the suspicion, the main suspect, a resident of Manda, acted in collusion with other employees at the Israel Electric Corporation. Investigators believe they facilitated illegal payments of electricity debts for third parties, resulting in illicit financial gain.
Yesterday, the main suspect was brought to court. The police requested an extension of his detention to facilitate further investigative actions.
The court granted the police's request and extended the main suspect's detention for a second time by an additional 4 days. The investigation is ongoing, and the involvement of additional suspects is being examined. It should be emphasized that these are only suspicions, and the investigation remains active.
