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Shas MK questioned over alleged use of public funds for newspaper
A Shas lawmaker was questioned by police as part of an investigation into suspected diversion of public education funds to a party-affiliated newspaper seven years ago.
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Shas MK Haim Biton was questioned by Lahav 433 as part of supplementary investigative proceedings into his alleged use of public funds to finance a Shas-affiliated newspaper. He is suspected of using funds from the Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani education network to finance a private Shas-affiliated newspaper while serving as the network's director-general seven years ago.
Background The questioning occurred during an ongoing probe into the alleged financial arrangement. No charges have been filed. The education network has not issued a public statement on the matter.
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