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Former Nazareth Mayor Indicted for $20 Million Embezzlement

2/26/2026

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On February 26, 2026, Ali Salam, the former mayor of Nazareth, and 10 others were indicted for embezzling millions from the municipality.
The Nazareth District Court charged them with transferring NIS 61 million ($20 million) to the Bakri crime family via the front company Shomrei HaGalil and with fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
Salam allegedly faced threats from the Bakri family when he tried to halt payments.

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Story summary

On February 26, 2026, Ali Salam, the former mayor of Nazareth, and 10 others were indicted for embezzling millions from the municipality.
The Nazareth District Court charged them with transferring NIS 61 million ($20 million) to the Bakri crime family via the front company Shomrei HaGalil and with fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
Salam allegedly faced threats from the Bakri family when he tried to halt payments.