Besides Abraham Hirshson, was questioned also his son Ofer - he also suspects of obtaining of money by illegal way the minister of finances Abraham Hirshson it called today press conference, to the dedicated problem of salary arrearages to the colleagues of local councils, caused threat general strike. One of the journalists posed the question about his prolonged examination in the police for the suspicion of awarding of means and bribery to minister; however, Hirshson refused to answer this question, after saying: " It is intended to continue to lead state affairs", reports Ynet. The press conference Hirshson it gave together with the minister of internal affairs Rony Bar-On. He stated after an unpleasant question about the examination Hirshson: "I lead the matters of the country, and I will continue this to make. To me something to add to the fact that I said in the police ". This evening it became known that according to the existing suspicions, the minister of finances obtained large sums available, and examination in the police concerned the matter about the spending of the means of noncommercial organizations. According to one additional suspicion, about ten years ago Hirshson returned from Poland, conveying with itself 250 thousand dollars available. In the police questions about the origin of these money did not today assign to minister; however, they were intended to raise this theme on the following examination. Besides Abraham Hirshson, was questioned also his son Ofer - he also suspects of obtaining of money by illegal way. Let us recall, today the police conducted the examination of the minister of finances Abraham Hirshson. The police checks the suspicions of the participation Hirshson to the knavish awarding of large sums from the budgets of public noncommercial organizations, including NILI. Hirshson headed the national association of trade unions for several years, before he became the minister of tourism in the government Ariel Sharon. Inspectors warned Abraham Hirshson that his indications can be used against it, and it can pass into the discharge of those suspected. According to the existing suspicions, to the swindle were participating also the leaders of fund Wolker, the organization OF "NILI", "Yuvalim" and "Walk for LIve". Management "NILI" suspects of awarding of 6,5 mln. shekels. Organization "Walk for Life" obtained from the trade unions 7 million shekels as the loan, but when to lead trade-union association became Hirshson, these money became gift. Fund Wolker suspects of obtaining of illegal allowances. The juridical adviser of government Menachem Mazuz gave the police permission to the examination of the minister of finances in the beginning of January.
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