Attorney General Menachem Mazuz instructed the police Sunday to open a third criminal investigation against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, regarding suspected wrongdoings committed when he was Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor. Olmert's lawyers have been informed of the decision.
Most of the suspicions revolve around Olmert's involvement in decisions made by the Investment Center, in political appointments and in other assistance to his political protégés.
Investigations are already underway regarding Olmert's suspected crimes in the purchase of a home in Jerusalem and in the sale of Bank Leumi.