The report alleges that Mr Netanyahu had approached a number of other businessmen to try and secure a deal for them to buy or invest in Yedioth. They include Australian billionaire James Packer, Oracle chief Larry Ellison, and Mattias Dopfner, the chief executive of Germany’s Axel Springer publishing group.
Mr Mozes is believed to have met with several of the potential buyers and Arnon Milchan, an Israeli Hollywood producer, is said to have played a key role in connecting Mr Netanyahu and the businessmen.
A second corruption probe against the prime minister also features Mr Milchan, who reportedly sent Mr Netanyahu hundreds of thousands of shekels’ worth of cigars and champagne.
The prime minister denies any wrongdoing.
