Bribery Scandal in European Parliament Investigated

Belgium's federal public prosecutors are investigating suspected bribery involving two European Parliament assistants, potentially benefiting Huawei. Several individuals were detained after searches across Belgium, and prosecutors have requested the sealing of offices allegedly involved in the scandal.

Belgium's federal public prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations of bribery involving two assistants from the European Parliament, reportedly for the advantage of China's tech giant Huawei.

Authorities carried out searches across 21 premises in Belgium on Thursday morning, detaining multiple individuals as part of the probe. Prosecutors have stated their intention to seal the offices of the two parliament assistants allegedly implicated in the scandal.

The alleged bribery has raised concerns about the extent of Huawei's influence within European institutions, prompting swift action from Belgian law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence.

(With inputs from agencies.)