It has been reported that Eva Kaili, Vice-President of the European Parliament, has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation by the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office.
According to the news in the widely circulated Belgian newspapers Le Soir and Knack, the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office raided 16 homes during the day.
As a result, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, the Socialist and Democratic Progressive Alliance (S&D) and member of the Greek opposition PASOK party Eva Kaili and 3 other people were arrested.
Among those arrested was Pier Antonio Panzieri, a former Italian deputy for S&D and a member of the Italian Articulo Uno party.
Besides Panziri, the police seized about 600,000 euros in cash.
Description of S&D Group
Upon the news, S&D Group issued the following statement on its website:
“We are appalled by allegations of corruption in European institutions. S&D Group does not tolerate corruption. We support a thorough investigation first. We will cooperate fully with all investigative authorities. In this spirit, we will not comment publicly on the ongoing court proceedings.”
The group’s statement said, “Given the seriousness of the allegations, we demand that all files be stopped and that the general assembly vote on the Gulf countries, especially the liberation of visas and planned visits, until the competent authorities provide relevant information and clarifications.” Data included.
Expelled from PASOK
On the other hand, according to Greek media news, the PASOK party announced the expulsion of Kylie from the party.
“Following the recent developments and the investigation conducted by the Belgian authorities into the corruption of European officials, PASOK MP Eva Kaili was expelled from the party by decision of President Nikos Androulakis,” PASOK’s statement read. expressions were used.
In the statement made by the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office, it was announced that an unnamed Gulf country was suspected of providing large sums of cash and offering gifts of high value to people in strategic locations in the European Parliament for several months in order to influence the decisions of the European Parliament. .
A total of 600,000 euros worth of cash, computers and mobile phones were seized during today’s searches, the statement said.
No statement has been made yet from the Associated Press.
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