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Deputy Commissioner Investigated for Corruption Ties to Crime Syndicate

12/10/2025

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Deputy Commissioner Meni Binyamin of Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit is under PIID investigation for alleged ties to a former mayor linked to the Bakri crime syndicate.
PIID alleges he shared sensitive information and tried to influence the probe.
Nazareth raids led to 13 arrests for transferring funds to the Bakri syndicate.
Binyamin's lawyer says the relationship with the former mayor was professional.
He faces allegations of promoting a relative within the police.

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Deputy Commissioner Meni Binyamin of Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit is under PIID investigation for alleged ties to a former mayor linked to the Bakri crime syndicate.
PIID alleges he shared sensitive information and tried to influence the probe.
Nazareth raids led to 13 arrests for transferring funds to the Bakri syndicate.
Binyamin's lawyer says the relationship with the former mayor was professional.
He faces allegations of promoting a relative within the police.