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European Parliament Corruption Scandal Involves Eight, Ties to Huawei

4/5/2025

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Eight individuals are embroiled in a corruption and money laundering scandal tied to bribery in the European Parliament, as revealed by Belgium's public prosecutor. This investigation, launched on March 13, uncovers alleged payments benefiting Huawei dating back to 2021, with the European Parliament actively collaborating with authorities in the ongoing probe.

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Eight individuals are embroiled in a corruption and money laundering scandal tied to bribery in the European Parliament, as revealed by Belgium's public prosecutor. This investigation, launched on March 13, uncovers alleged payments benefiting Huawei dating back to 2021, with the European Parliament actively collaborating with authorities in the ongoing probe.