Interior Ministry D-G admits involvement in land deals

By JPOST.COM STAFF 
10/25/2010 10:14

Gabi Maimon admits to purchasing 5 plots of land in Moshav Yad Binyamin intended for former residents of Gush Katif.

  Interior Ministry Director-General Gabi Maimon admitted in a police investigation that he was involved in lands deals of Moshav Yad Binyamin, according to Monday morning reports.

Maimon, Interior Minister Eli Yishai's right-hand man reportedly admitted during a police investigation that five plots of land were purchased and were divided between him and his business partner, Ofer Guetta.

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Maimon was arrested last week as a result of a long, undercover police investigation. According to suspicions, Maimon and Guetta purchased residential plots for a new construction project in Yad Binyamin. The two were not entitled to the property, which was intended for Gush Katif evacuees and Yad Binyamin residents. The property was purchased through strawmen.  


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