Who Is Sara Netanyahu? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Wife Interrogated For Alleged Mis
Source: International Business Times
Who Is Sara Netanyahu? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Wife Interrogated For Alleged Misuse Of Public Funds
By Vishakha Sonawane @VishakhaNS On 12/02/16 AT 1:38 AM
Israeli police interrogated Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over suspicions of misusing public funds, according to local reports Thursday. Officials are investigating claims that Sara used the funds to look after her late father and to pay workers at private family gatherings.
Police questioned the 58-year-old for more than 11 hours and the interrogation lasted post-midnight Thursday, Haaretz newspaper reported. Benjamins former chief of staff and another senior official were also reported to have undergone the interrogation over the allegations.
According to the newspaper, investigators are looking into allegations that Benjamins wife used public funds from the prime ministers residence in Jerusalem to pay for food and private chefs hired for family events. Claims also say that her private family entertainment expenses were also made through those funds. Police have also suggested charging Sara for paying expenses from the Prime Ministers Residence for a live-in caregiver for her late father. However, no indictment has been issued yet.
Thursdays interrogation was in connection to new evidence that reportedly emerged. Sara and Benjamin have denied wrongdoing.
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