A chareidi resident of Elad was taken into custody on suspected tax fraud, allegedly failing to pay NIS 1.5 million in income tax. The suspect was operating a car rental in his name and that of his wife and brother who is institutionalized.

The suspect was arraigned in the Petach Tikvah Magistrate Court and sent to house arrest until Thursday, 7 Menachem Av, permitting authorities to continue the investigation without his interference. Restrictions were also placed on him including bail which he and a third party had to place in the custody of the court.

The 38-year-old man was the subject of a multi-agency investigation including VAT inspectors from Petach Tikvah.

The vehicles rented by him are in his name, his wife and the institutionalized brother. The court also ruled the suspect is banned from leaving the country during the coming five months.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)