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EU Parliament Faces Corruption Scandal Tied to Huawei

4/4/2025

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Eight individuals are embroiled in a corruption scandal that has rocked the European Parliament, facing charges of money laundering and ties to a criminal organization benefiting China's Huawei. Belgian prosecutors launched their investigation after dramatic raids in Belgium and Portugal, uncovering allegations of illicit payments for political backing since 2021, echoing the infamous "Qatargate" scandal. Huawei firmly denies any wrongdoing.

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Eight individuals are embroiled in a corruption scandal that has rocked the European Parliament, facing charges of money laundering and ties to a criminal organization benefiting China's Huawei. Belgian prosecutors launched their investigation after dramatic raids in Belgium and Portugal, uncovering allegations of illicit payments for political backing since 2021, echoing the infamous "Qatargate" scandal. Huawei firmly denies any wrongdoing.