Ariel Sharon's Son Indicted

(CBS/AP)  The oldest son of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was indicted Sunday on corruption charges in connection with fund-raising activities for one of his father's election campaigns, the Justice Ministry announced.

Omri Sharon is suspected of setting up fictitious companies to conceal illegal contributions during the 1999 campaign, when his father won the chairmanship of the Likud Party and became its candidate for prime minister.

CBS News Correspondent Robert Berger reports the allegations against Omri Sharon center around real estate deals and big donations from a wealthy South African friend.

Sharon's term as prime minister been marred by multiple scandals over shady campaign financing and real estate deals, but the prime minister himself has escaped indictment.

Omri Sharon is a member of the Israeli parliament. He has already agreed to waive his parliamentary immunity to face the corruption charges.

Both Omri Sharon and his lawyers declined to comment on Sunday's indictment, a spokesman said.

Attorney General Meni Mazuz said last month that he planned to indict Omri Sharon after negotiations to reach a plea bargain broke down.