Rama council head convicted in protection-money extortion case
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-05-18 22:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Middle East, Law & Courts, Fraud & Corruption, World News, Crime & Justice
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Shauki Abu Latif, who was elected head of the Rama Local Council and later suspended amid legal proceedings, was convicted by the Haifa District Court on Monday after admitting, as part of a plea agreement, to assisting extortion by threats, fraud, and breach of trust.
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