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Netanyahu Investigator Suspected of Mafia Ties
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Netanyahu Investigator Suspected of Mafia Ties

Times of IsraelDec 28
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Key Facts

  • ✓ Retired detective Tzachi Havkin is suspected of providing intelligence to the Musli crime family.
  • ✓ Havkin is suspected of receiving kickbacks for the information.
  • ✓ Havkin previously investigated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • ✓ Havkin is currently a defense witness alleging police misconduct in the PM's case.

In This Article

  1. Quick Summary
  2. The Allegations Against Tzachi Havkin
  3. Connection to Netanyahu Investigation
  4. Current Status and Implications

Quick Summary#

Retired detective Tzachi Havkin is suspected of passing sensitive intelligence to the Musli crime family in exchange for kickbacks. Havkin previously served as a key investigator in cases involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Currently, Havkin is acting as a defense witness in ongoing legal proceedings, where he alleges police misconduct occurred during the investigation of the Prime Minister. The new allegations regarding his ties to organized crime cast a shadow over his credibility and the integrity of the original investigation. Authorities are examining whether Havkin leaked information regarding police operations or surveillance to the criminal organization while he was an active officer.

The Allegations Against Tzachi Havkin#

Retired detective Tzachi Havkin is currently under suspicion for serious criminal activity involving organized crime. Authorities believe that Havkin provided intelligence to the Musli crime family. The alleged motive for these actions was financial gain, specifically receiving kickbacks in exchange for sensitive information.

The nature of the intelligence passed to the criminal organization has not been fully detailed in initial reports, but the suspicion implies a breach of police protocol and secrecy. If verified, these actions represent a significant violation of law enforcement ethics and security standards.

Connection to Netanyahu Investigation#

Havkin is a notable figure due to his previous role as a detective investigating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His involvement in high-profile political cases has made the current allegations particularly sensitive.

Despite his past role as an investigator, Havkin has recently shifted to the role of a defense witness. In this capacity, he is alleging that police misconduct occurred during the investigation of the Prime Minister. The new suspicions regarding his ties to the Musli crime family complicate the narrative surrounding the Netanyahu case and the credibility of the witnesses involved.

Current Status and Implications#

The situation presents a complex legal and political challenge. Havkin is simultaneously a suspect in a new criminal probe and a witness claiming police wrongdoing in a separate, high-stakes case.

The investigation into Havkin's alleged dealings with the Musli crime family focuses on whether he abused his position while serving in the police force. The outcome of this probe could have ripple effects on the ongoing proceedings related to the Prime Minister, potentially undermining the defense's arguments regarding police misconduct.

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