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

Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsDuring questioning at Lahav 433, the Israel Police’s national crime investigation unit, Golan denied the allegations and said she had documents showing where the money had gone.Follow us on GoogleMinister May Golan arrives for a court hearing in her defamation lawsuit against Ran Rahav at the Magistrate's Court in Bat Yam, December 3, 2025.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)OCTOBER 24, 2026 12:41MK 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. When investigators cited evidence provided by employees in her ministry, she asked to hear the recordings herself.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 say Golan’s employees provided documents and recordingsGolan called the claims lies and said she had documentation supporting her account. “I have documents that can show that all the money was donated to activities providing food baskets and helping homeless people in south Tel Aviv," she said.Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of Women May Golan and Member of Knesset Galit Distel Atbaryan attend the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Investigators also questioned Golan about allegations that she used public funds for personal purposes. One investigator told her that employees in her ministry had provided evidence supporting that allegation.Golan asked to examine the evidence. “Play me the recordings. I am prepared to confront them," she said, according to Walla. The questioning ended for the day after 10 hours. Investigators say they have documents and recordings, some provided by Golan’s employees. Golan maintains that her own documents will show the donations were used to help people in need.The investigation is ongoing, and Golan denies the allegations against her.Follow us on Google