Huawei Accused of Corruption in EU Parliament as Belgian Authorities Investigate

Belgian prosecutors allege Huawei lobbyists engaged in bribery and money laundering to influence EU policy decisions since 2021.

Belgian and Portuguese police conducted 21 raids involving 100 officers, targeting Huawei offices, private residences, and EU Parliament staffers' offices.
Huawei lobbyists are accused of offering bribes, lavish gifts, and covering travel expenses to sway EU policy in favor of the company.
Investigators suspect a criminal network operated under the guise of lobbying, with alleged offenses including forgery and money laundering.
No EU parliamentarians have been arrested, but two parliamentary assistants' offices were sealed, and up to 15 former and current lawmakers are reportedly under scrutiny.
Huawei denies wrongdoing, pledging to cooperate with the investigation, while critics call for stricter anti-corruption measures and a reevaluation of the company's lobbying presence in the EU.