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.

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.