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Rabbi Metzger is suspected of accepting NIS 10 million in bribes, of which he personally pocketed NIS 7 million. A state witness aided the investigation carried out against the rabbi and recorded him in conversations. The indictment follows a recommendation by the police and the attorney general.
Rabbi Yona Metzger (Photo: AFP)
The rabbi is being indicted for corruption and receiving illicit donations valued at millions of shekels in exchange for services he conducted as part of his role as chief rabbi. Metzger has been informed of the indictment.
According to the suspicion, Rabbi Metzger used his driver Haim Eisensdadt as his cash courier for financial offenses. Police suspect Rabbi Metzger gave his driver 10 percent of the bribes he received.
According a letter sent to the Rabbi's lawyers, Metzger recieved pocketed financial benefits from business moguls that hoped to convert to Judaism.
Former chief rabbi Metzger indicted for taking millions in bribes - Israel News Ynetnews
Even the chief Rabbi?
Rabbi Yona Metzger (Photo: AFP)
The rabbi is being indicted for corruption and receiving illicit donations valued at millions of shekels in exchange for services he conducted as part of his role as chief rabbi. Metzger has been informed of the indictment.
According to the suspicion, Rabbi Metzger used his driver Haim Eisensdadt as his cash courier for financial offenses. Police suspect Rabbi Metzger gave his driver 10 percent of the bribes he received.
According a letter sent to the Rabbi's lawyers, Metzger recieved pocketed financial benefits from business moguls that hoped to convert to Judaism.
Former chief rabbi Metzger indicted for taking millions in bribes - Israel News Ynetnews
Even the chief Rabbi?
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