Israel Police arrested a Kiryat Ono resident on Sunday, a senior and well-known floor gymnastics trainer, on suspicion of serious sexual offenses committed against a 22-year-old woman over several years, beginning when she was only 12 years old.
Police opened an investigation three days earlier after receiving a complaint concerning suspected sexual offenses committed against the young trainee.
As part of the investigation, and after collecting evidence and findings, the 51-year-old suspect was arrested Sunday morning in accordance with a court order.
The coach was questioned on suspicion of rape, indecent assault, extortion by threats, and solicitation of a minor. At the end of his questioning, the suspect was jailed.
Coach suspected of sexual crimes against victim’s sister
The complainant also claimed to investigators that the suspect committed sexual offenses against her 20-year-old sister as well. Police are currently examining the allegations as part of the ongoing investigation.
At the same time, the suspect’s wife, 48, was also questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a crime and was later released.
Police are expected to bring the suspect to a remand extension hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning, while also requesting that he be barred from practicing his profession.
