German Police Raid Parliament Office of Far-Right Lawmaker
Arrest Made in Probe of Alleged Corruption
Berlin, Germany - April 23, 2024
German police have raided the European Parliament office of a far-right lawmaker and arrested a close adviser in a corruption probe.
The raid came a day after German prosecutors announced that they were investigating allegations that the lawmaker had taken bribes from China. The lawmaker, whose name has not been released, is a member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is known for its anti-immigrant and anti-EU views.
The arrest of the lawmaker's aide is the latest development in a widening corruption scandal that has rocked the AfD. In recent months, several other party members have been accused of taking bribes or engaging in other illegal activities.
The AfD has denied any wrongdoing, but the scandal has damaged the party's reputation and led to calls for its leaders to resign.
The raid on the lawmaker's office is a sign that German authorities are taking the corruption allegations against the AfD very seriously. It is possible that the investigation could lead to further arrests and charges in the coming weeks.
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