Israel is the most corrupt country in the West

Accountant General: Israel is the most corrupt country in the West


15/01/2007

By Ora Coren, Haaretz Correspondent


The Finance Ministry's accountant general, Yaron Zelekha, said on Monday that Israel is the most corrupt country in the West, but that most of its civil service is honest and of high quality.

Zelekha said he is optimistic since the authorities are dealing with the problems efficiently and with determination.

Zelekha spent Monday with a security guard at his side - a result of the threats issued against him due to his fight against government corruption.

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