Israel has denied a U.S. request to question a former air force purchaser in an investigation into the diversion of millions of dollars in foreign aid, Israeli newspapers reported Friday.
The former purchaser, Rami Dotan, allegedly worked with a former General Electric employee to divert U.S. foreign aid to Israel, taking some $10 million in kickbacks and bribes.Dotan was sentenced to 13 years in prison in Israel after pleading guilty in the case.
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For two years, the Pentagon and U.S. Justice Department have been investigating the improper diversion of $40 million to $70 million in U.S. aid to Israel.