Itongadol.- A former minister has been the subject of an undercover investigation over the past year on suspicion that he broke corruption laws while in office between the years of 2009 and 2013, police revealed Tuesday.
Police detained the minister and several other subjects for questioning on Tuesday morning, as well as carrying out searches in a number of relevant locations, including the homes and offices of those being investigated.
Police confiscated computers and documents believed to be relevant to the case.
The investigation began with information revealed in the 2013 State Comptroller report, which dealt with the manner in which the former minister dealt with tenders in his field of responsibility worth millions of shekels.
The minister allegedly pushed lucrative contracts toward his associates, police stated.