After issuing a warning earlier in the evening, Attorney General Menachem Mazuz announced Monday night that former Finance Minister Avraham Hirschson (Kadima) will face criminal charges.  Hirschson is accused of embezzling millions of shekels.

Hirschson will face charges of theft, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, and forging documents.  The final indictment will be served after Mazuz grants Hirschson another hearing.