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Ministry of Religious Services Oded Flus refuses a request to suspend Jerusalem Religious Council employees suspected of fraud in an ongoing police investigation. Earlier this week a number of suspects were arrested http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/439744/police-moving-ahead-in-jerusalem-religious-council-corruption-case.html and police confiscated computers and documents.

The Hisorarus party in Jerusalem about a year ago, on July 15, 2015 sent a letter to Flus addressing the alleged corruption involving senior Jerusalem Religious Council employees and the ongoing investigation by the State Comptroller’s Office. Following the arrests of employees this week, Hisorarus feels those employees should be suspended pending the outcome of the case, citing some are in managerial positions and that Jerusalem residents deserve better.

Flus however is unwilling to comply, responding on 6 Tammuz. He explains he is monitoring the investigation and recent events, and remains confident the employees will continue to carry out the responsibilities of their positions with responsibility and professionalism.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)