In Brussels, law enforcement officers detained the Deputy President of the European Parliament in a corruption case.
At the same time, it became known about 4 more arrests, as well as 14 searches. The circumstances of the case have not been disclosed, but media reports that it is related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Greek politician Eva Kiley was detained in Brussels, MIA reports citing the publication Le Soir.
The politician came under suspicion as part of a corruption investigation in the European Parliament.
It is known that Kylie’s place of residence was searched, her partner was detained on the spot, and an investigation is underway.
What is known
Western media associate the arrests and searches with a corruption investigation, which may be related to the world football championship, which Qatar is hosting this year.
It is reported that a former member of the European Parliament and head of the International Trade Union Confederation is in custody.
We are talking about receiving remuneration from Qatari representatives.
One of the representatives of the Persian Gulf states is also suspected of trying to influence decisions of the European Parliament. The media do not provide direct comments from law enforcement officers, but there is an opinion that this is the organizer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Representatives of the European Parliament also do not comment on the progress of the investigation. However, journalists learned that half a million euros in cash were seized during the searches.
