A hearing in the investigation of one of Ehud Olmert’s alleged fraud scandals was scheduled for February.
The hearing was announced Tuesday by Attorney General Menachem Mazuz. The prime minister’s lawyers had requested a May date.
Olmert is accused of double-billing nonprofit organizations for airplane flights for public business and using the extra money to finance family vacations through the Rishon Tours travel agency. The hearing is his last chance to convince Mazuz not to file an indictment.
The investigation, one of five ongoing probes against Olmert, began five months ago.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
