Israel's Attorney General 'orders criminal investigation into PM Netanyahu

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Israel's Attorney General 'orders criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'
Police investigating leader for bribery and fraud, according to reports

Harriet Agerholm @HarrietAgerholm Wednesday 28 December 2016 20:04 BST

Israel's Attorney General has ordered a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a TV channel in the country.

Channel 10 claimed Mr Netanyahu would be summoned to give evidence following a nine month police inquiry into two unspecified matters.

Police have been reportedly been investigating allegations of bribery and fraud against the Mr Netanyahu, The Times of Israel reported.

Police declined to confirm or deny the Channel 10 report.

"When the time comes we will update authoritatively the status of the investigation," the special investigations unit said in a statement.

There was no immediate response from the Prime Minister's Office.

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