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German MP Krah Faces Bribery Charges Amid Controversy

9/12/2025

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On September 11, 2025, the German Parliament lifted the immunity of far-right MP Maximilian Krah.
He faces investigations for bribery and money laundering involving Chinese sources.
Authorities conducted raids at his Bundestag offices, private residence in Dresden, and Brussels offices.
Krah asserts the allegations are politically motivated and denies receiving funds from China.
He is also under investigation for suspected Russian payments.

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Story summary

On September 11, 2025, the German Parliament lifted the immunity of far-right MP Maximilian Krah.
He faces investigations for bribery and money laundering involving Chinese sources.
Authorities conducted raids at his Bundestag offices, private residence in Dresden, and Brussels offices.
Krah asserts the allegations are politically motivated and denies receiving funds from China.
He is also under investigation for suspected Russian payments.