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Far-right Israeli lawmaker investigated for assaulting police officer

The police suspect MK Kroizer and the director-general of his party joined clashes with police in the West Bank settlement of Mitzpe Yericho about two weeks ago, helping the suspect escape

Far-right Israeli lawmaker investigated for assaulting police officer

In a significant law enforcement action, Israeli authorities have apprehended four individuals under suspicion of engaging in various financial crimes associated with a Premier League soccer team. The suspects are alleged to have orchestrated a scheme involving millions of shekels, according to police statements released on Sunday.

The investigation, spearheaded by Lahav 433's National Economic Crimes Unit, has been ongoing for several months. It is anticipated that multiple players, both present and former, from the team will be called for questioning in the coming days, as part of the broader probe.

During the course of the investigation, law enforcement authorities seized luxury vehicles and real estate as evidence. The charges against the suspects include obtaining benefits through fraudulent means, making false entries in corporate records, forgery, money laundering, and breaches of income tax, National Insurance, and workers' pay regulations.

A joint statement from the Israel Police, the Tax Authority, and the Justice Ministry disclosed that the alleged offenses were committed systematically over the course of four seasons. The investigation has also raised concerns about the non-reporting of player wages to tax authorities.

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