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The Central District Police of Israel has concluded an investigation into a suspected fraud case involving the manager of an elementary school in Rishon LeZion. Yesterday, the case was handed over to the court for further proceedings.
The investigation began in early 2022 following a complaint from an inspector of the Israeli Ministry of Education. The woman was suspected of embezzling parental contributions, which she concealed by falsifying receipts for allegedly completed contracts.
During the investigation, it was found that the suspect had issued 21 checks totaling 126,497 shekels between 2019 and 2021, which were withdrawn from the school’s bank account. The checks were made out in her name or her husband’s, and she signed them as an authorized school representative using the institution’s official stamp.
The funds were deposited into the personal bank accounts of the suspect and her husband, while the school’s financial records falsely attributed these expenses to contractors for supposed work. The fraudulent activities were uncovered during a school audit.
Although the couple returned the stolen funds to the educational institution, they still face criminal prosecution. The indictment includes charges of embezzlement from the employer, forgery, and the use of forged documents.
Source: 9tv
