The Israel Police said Tuesday it had arrested the mayor of a northern city as well as the deputy mayor on suspicion of electoral fraud and bribery.

Several other people were also arrested, police said in a statement. They are suspected of bribery, election bribery, and other offenses.

Though police did not name the suspects, Hebrew media reports said the main suspect was Acre Mayor Amihai Ben Shlush.

An undercover investigation launched at the end of last year became public with the arrest of the suspects, police said.

Investigators suspect that during the last municipal elections in early 2024, the mayor and his deputy acted via contractors to secure votes, promising them positions in city hall and assistance in winning municipal tenders.

Police said the suspects........

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