Gilad Sharon

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Gilad Sharon is the son of Ariel Sharon, who is the former Prime Minister of Israel. His brother Omri Sharon is a former member of Knesset. Gilad Sharon is in charge of business affairs for Sycamore Farm, the Sharon estate.

Gilad Sharon was investigated by a National Fraud Unit concerning illegal 1999 Likud campaign contributions, and a related loan given to his family by businessman Cyril Kern.

He has recently been ordered to hand over paperwork detailing his Austrian bank account as well as personal audio tape recordings, to the police investigating Greek island and Cyril Kern loan affairs. He refused, citing the possibility of self-incrimination. Simpler investigations into this matter have failed due to parliamentary immunity.

Although it is possible that these documents incriminating Gilad Sharon could not be used against him, they could be used against other suspects, including his father. Ariel Sharon's other son, Likud MK Omri Sharon, is suspected of being the mastermind behind setting up the network of shell companies that amassed the illegal campaign donations.

The aforementioned Greek Island Affair involves attempts by David Appel to purchase an island near the coast of Athens for the purpose of building a multimillion-dollar resort complex.

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