Most of the additional crimes about which Katsav was investigated stem from
earlier allegations that he sold pardons to criminals in exchange for cash
deposited in foreign bank accounts.
The wiretapping claims deal with his alleged use of a special hi-tech phone
line that allowed him to listen in on phone conversations held by Beit Hanassi
employees. Police had already questioned two senior employees on Tuesday on
suspicion of involvement in some of the alleged transgressions.
The investigative team is expected to finish analyzing the testimony Katsav
gave in the various cases in the next few days, and decide whether there is
sufficient evidence to indict him.
Senior police officials suggested in recent weeks that it will be possible to
formulate an indictment against Katsav on at least some of the suspicions
ascribed to him. Once the investigation has been completed, the team will
present its findings to Attorney General Menachem Mazuz, who will ultimately
decide whether there is a basis for trying Katsav on criminal charges.
