Scandal in European Parliament, Belgian police raid Euro-deput offices

According to media investigation, the action is under way because of connections by several eurodeputs to the Chinese company Huawei.

According to information published by Belgian police, raids are being conducted due to corruption allegations, money laundering, and counterfeiting documents, writes Euronews.

In total, 21 locations in Brussels and other parts of Belgium have been checked, as well as in several countries in Portugal. Some people have been arrested, however, their identities have not been disclosed.

This is not the first time the European Parliament is at the centre of a corruption scandal.

Three years ago, in 2022, there were mass investigations and arrests due to the relatives known as the “Qargate”, where it was found that Qatar officials, along with several other states, had given presents to European diplomats and politicians in exchange for a more favourable stand by the European Union towards their countries, broadcast. Periscope.

Also, there have been arrests in the European Parliament on spying charges and co-operation with the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin.