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Israeli Crime Unit Chief Detained for Abuse of Authority

11/14/2025

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Manny Binyamin, head of Israel's Lahav 433 major crimes unit, was detained for questioning on suspicion of breach of trust.
He faces allegations of abuse of authority and a conflict of interest.
He allegedly intervened in a classified investigation to aid a businessman.
After a seven-hour interrogation, he was released under restrictive conditions, including a nine-day ban from police facilities.

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Story summary

Manny Binyamin, head of Israel's Lahav 433 major crimes unit, was detained for questioning on suspicion of breach of trust.
He faces allegations of abuse of authority and a conflict of interest.
He allegedly intervened in a classified investigation to aid a businessman.
After a seven-hour interrogation, he was released under restrictive conditions, including a nine-day ban from police facilities.