Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for fraud, bribery

Jerusalem: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted for fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases.

Israeli Attorney General Avihai Mendelblit publicly released an official indictment on Monday, allowing a period of 30 days during which the long-time leader may request the parliament to grant him immunity from a standing trial, Xinhua reported.

The 77-page indictment charges Netanyahu with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate corruption scandals.

According to the indictment, the trial will be held at the Jerusalem District Court. The date of the trial has not yet been published. (IANS)

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