Belgian Police Raid Targets EU Parliament Corruption Linked to Huawei

Authorities conducted 21 searches and detained multiple suspects in an investigation into alleged bribery and forgery by a criminal organization.

Belgian federal police carried out coordinated raids across Belgium and Portugal as part of a corruption probe involving the European Parliament.
The investigation focuses on alleged bribery, forgery, and potential money laundering tied to lobbying efforts by Chinese tech company Huawei since 2021.
Prosecutors allege that a criminal organization provided financial incentives, gifts, and travel to influence political decisions for private commercial interests.
An ex-parliamentary assistant, now identified as Huawei's EU public affairs director, is reportedly central to the allegations.
The European Parliament has pledged full cooperation with the investigation, which follows the high-profile 'Qatargate' scandal from two years ago.