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Belgian Police Raid 21 Sites in EU Corruption Probe

3/13/2025

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In a sweeping operation, Belgian police executed 21 raids across Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia, and even Portugal, as part of a corruption probe involving the European Parliament and Huawei. Arrests were made for alleged bribery of current and former Members of Parliament, igniting fears over foreign interference in EU policy-making. The investigation has been unfolding since 2021, highlighting serious ethical concerns.

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In a sweeping operation, Belgian police executed 21 raids across Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia, and even Portugal, as part of a corruption probe involving the European Parliament and Huawei. Arrests were made for alleged bribery of current and former Members of Parliament, igniting fears over foreign interference in EU policy-making. The investigation has been unfolding since 2021, highlighting serious ethical concerns.