Israeli Policeman suspected of helping Israeli criminals obtain Entrance permits to the United States. Police Commander Asher Ben-Artzi has been put on forced leave from the Israeli Police for on suspicion of helping organized crime members obtain entrance permits to the United States. Mr. Ben Artzi was responsible for obtaining and recommending individuals for entrance permits to the US.

A local police support group has said that Ben-Artzi is a upstanding and uncorrup able individual and is completely innocent.

If these allegations are true they might have serious repercussions on Visa permits for Israelis wanting to enter the United States.