The Deputy Commander of the Police Investigations Department, Asher Ben-Artzi, is suspected of using his professional ties with the American Consulate to assist Israeli criminal groups gain visas to the
Ben-Artzi, who serves as the Head of the Israel Police Interpol and Foreign Liaison Section, is to take leave while corruption allegations against him are examined.
The latest revelations are but one more in a long string of scandals to rock the Israeli Police force. Former Israeli Police Chief, Moshe Karadi, was forced to resign last year following revelations he allowed a police commander suspected of underworld ties to be promoted.