Israel's Anti-Corruption Chief Probed for Alleged Crime Network Ties

• Israel's top anti-corruption police chief, Assistant-Chief Meni Benjamin, is under investigation for alleged conflict of interest.
• Benjamin, commander of the elite Lahav 433 unit, is suspected of undisclosed ties with a former Nazareth mayor linked to the Bakri crime organization.
• He allegedly shared sensitive investigative information and moved case files related to the "Maze of Money" municipal corruption probe.
• The Police Investigation Department (PID) questioned Benjamin, who has since returned to his post despite restrictions on contacting others involved.
• The "Maze of Money" case involves the Bakri network infiltrating Nazareth's municipal finances, leading to arrests of crime members and officials.

Why It Matters: Corruption probe against Israel's anti-corruption head threatens justice system.