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German MEP Loses Immunity Over Russian Bribery Scandal

5/6/2025

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German MEP Petr Bystron has lost his parliamentary immunity amid serious allegations of bribery and corruption involving the Russian government. Accused of accepting cash and cryptocurrency for political favors, he now faces a slew of criminal charges, including money laundering and tax evasion, paving the way for German authorities to launch a thorough investigation.

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German MEP Petr Bystron has lost his parliamentary immunity amid serious allegations of bribery and corruption involving the Russian government. Accused of accepting cash and cryptocurrency for political favors, he now faces a slew of criminal charges, including money laundering and tax evasion, paving the way for German authorities to launch a thorough investigation.