MK May Golan questioned for 10 hours over allegations of stealing thousands from charities

MK May Golan was questioned by police for 10 hours on Thursday over allegations that she pocketed donations intended for a nonprofit she founded. Golan denied the allegations and said she had documents showing where the money had gone. The investigation is ongoing.

MK May Golan was questioned by police for 10 hours on Thursday over allegations that she pocketed donations intended for a nonprofit she founded. During questioning at Lahav 433, Israel Police's national crime investigation unit, Golan denied the allegations and said she had documents showing where the money had gone. One part of the investigation focuses on whether Golan used funds from the nonprofit she founded and managed for personal expenses. Investigators told her they had a witness who alleged she had taken approximately $22,000 in donations for herself. Investigators also questioned Golan about allegations that she used public funds for personal purposes, citing evidence provided by employees in her ministry. Golan asked to examine the evidence, saying she was prepared to confront them. The questioning ended after 10 hours. Golan maintains that her documents will show the donations were used to help people in need. The investigation is ongoing.

MK May Golan questioned for 10 hours over allegations of stealing thousands from charities