MK May Golan questioned for 10 hours over allegations of theft from charities
Israeli politician May Golan was questioned by police for 10 hours regarding allegations of theft from a nonprofit organization she founded. Golan denies the claims, asserting that she has documentation to prove the funds were used for charitable purposes.
Why it matters
The investigation involves a sitting government official and raises questions about the integrity of public figures and charitable fund management.
MK May Golan was questioned by police for 10 hours on Thursday over allegations that she pocketed donations intended for a nonprofit she founded.During questioning at Lahav 433, Israel Police's national crime investigation unit, Golan denied the allegations and said she had documents showing where the money had gone. When investigators cited evidence provided by employees in her ministry, she asked to hear the recordings herself.One part of the investigation focuses on whether Golan used funds from the nonprofit she founded and managed for personal expenses.
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