Huawei Accused of Corruption in European Parliament Investigation

Belgian authorities allege Huawei lobbyists bribed MEPs through gifts, payments, and lavish perks to influence EU policy.

Belgian and Portuguese police conducted 21 coordinated raids targeting Huawei lobbyists and related entities suspected of corruption within the European Parliament.
The investigation alleges bribery since 2021 under the guise of lobbying, involving payments, expensive gifts, and perks such as football match invitations.
An ex-parliamentary assistant linked to Huawei and several lobbyists were detained, with one suspect arrested in France under a European warrant.
Authorities are examining potential money laundering and document forgery within what they describe as a criminal organization supporting Huawei's interests.
This marks the second major corruption scandal involving the European Parliament in three years, following the Qatargate investigation into foreign influence by Qatar and Morocco.