German prosecutors investigate Israel submarine deal marred with corruption

German prosecutors have launched investigations into the sale of submarines to Israel, a case in which several former aides to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and ex-officials already face corruption charges.

A case has been opened against persons unknown based upon media reports of the ongoing probe in Israel, Bochum prosecutors told the DPA news agency on Tuesday.

Netanyahu was questioned in the case last summer however, he isn't a suspect.

Israeli police have called for the indictment of Netanyahu’s cousin – who is also his personal attorney – David Shimron, on charges of bribery and money laundering.

Several individuals are involved in the $2 billion purchase of the submarines from the German conglomerate ThyssenKrupp and are alleged to have been part of a massive bribery scheme.

ThyssenKrupp reportedly refused to comment on the new probe, claiming that the multinational is not under investigation.

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