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Five Charged in European Parliament Corruption Probe Linked to Huawei

Belgian prosecutors detail charges of corruption, criminal organization, and money laundering as investigations into alleged graft continue.

A general view of the building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Overview

  • Four individuals have been charged with 'active corruption and criminal organization' and remain in pre-trial detention.
  • A fifth suspect has been charged with money laundering and has been released under conditions.
  • Raids were conducted in Belgium and Portugal last week, with additional searches at European Parliament offices on Monday, March 17, 2025.
  • Huawei has denied wrongdoing, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and commitment to legal compliance.
  • The case follows a 2023 scandal involving alleged payments to EU lawmakers by Qatar and Morocco, raising broader concerns about external influence on EU institutions.