For about two years: hostel worker arrested on suspicion of committing sex offenses against residents

A sports teacher (50) who worked at a hostel in Kfar Saba was arrested on suspicion of committing sex offenses against residents over a period of about two years. The covert investigation was opened several weeks ago following a complaint. His detention was extended until August 6.

Police officers from the Kfar Saba station arrested a sports teacher (50), a resident of Netanya, who worked at a hostel in the city, on suspicion of committing sex offenses against residents there over a period of about two years. The investigation was opened several weeks ago following a complaint filed against him and was conducted covertly. Yesterday, with its conclusion, the suspect was arrested. This morning he was brought before the Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court, which extended his detention until August 6. According to the suspicion, during his employment period, which ended on July 22, he committed sex offenses against residents in their 30s and 40s. The police emphasized that they view offenses committed against helpless individuals with severity, especially when they are committed within a framework that is supposed to protect their safety, security, and dignity.