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NATO Procurement Scandal Expands With Arrests Across Multiple Countries

Authorities investigate alleged corruption involving NSPA staff, irregular contracts, and money laundering schemes tied to ammunition and drone purchases.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte talks to journalists as he arrives for NATO's informal meeting of foreign ministers in Antalya, southern Turkey, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
The logo of NATO is seen at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in the NATO defence ministers' session together with Sweden as the invitee, at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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Overview

  • Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourg authorities, coordinated by Eurojust, have arrested multiple suspects linked to alleged NATO procurement corruption.
  • Investigations focus on irregularities in awarding contracts for ammunition and drones, with allegations of insider information leaks by NSPA employees.
  • Belgian prosecutors confirmed two arrests, with one suspect remaining in custody, while Luxembourg authorities seized documents in related searches.
  • Dutch prosecutors arrested three individuals, including a former defense ministry employee, on charges of corruption tied to contract bribes.
  • NATO has pledged full cooperation with law enforcement to ensure accountability and maintain the integrity of its procurement processes.