Yossi Asraf, head of the Givat Ze’ev local council, is the official arrested this week in a corruption case, after being detained for questioning by the National Fraud Investigations Unit at Lahav 433. The investigation focuses on suspected breach of trust, tax offenses, and abuse of authority.
According to the suspicions, Asraf was involved in illegal construction on properties he owns, including apartments and an event hall that allegedly operated in part without required permits. Investigators are also examining claims that enforcement was avoided against those properties, allegedly due to his public position and connections within the local authority.
As part of the transition to an open investigation, searches were conducted at his home, the council offices, and other locations, and additional senior officials in the local authority were summoned for questioning. Police emphasize that the investigation is in its early stages and that all suspicions have yet to be examined in court. At this stage, no request has been filed to extend Asraf’s detention.