Australian billionaire James Packer questioned over links with Israeli PM Netanyahu as graft probe widens
The mogul, who runs the Crown gaming empire and reportedly has a close relationship with the prime minister, voluntarily attended an interview with federal police
Billionaire James Packer has been questioned by police in Australia over a corruption investigation involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is suspected of receiving luxury gifts from wealthy supporters.
The mogul, who runs the Crown gaming empire and reportedly has a close relationship with Netanyahu, voluntarily attended an interview with the Australian Federal Police (Agence France-Presse), a police spokesman said on Friday, without specifying when the interview took place.
“Mr Packer participated in the interview on a voluntary basis as a witness for an investigation being conducted by Israeli authorities,” the spokesman said.
