Uncovering Whispers: Dresden Prosecutors Hound AfD's Krah Over Alleged Corruption
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venturing into the murky waters of politics, German authorities have taken aim at AfD (Alternative for Germany) politician Maximilian Krah. The General Public Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has leveled charges against Krah for bribery and money laundering in connection with foreign payments, specifically from Chinese entities.
Amid this cloud of suspicion, it's been rumored that the prosecutors hope to remove Krah's immunity as a Member of the Bundestag. The storm brewing around Krah finds its roots in an investigation now linked to alleged espionage by Chinese intelligence services. To make matters worse, the Federal Prosecutor's Office has indicted Krah's former assistant in the EU Parliament, Jiang G. German Jiang G, who's been in custody since April 2024, is reportedly believed to have worked hand-in-glove with a foreign intelligence agency.
Mind you, the allegations against Krah have been levied based on his former tenure as a Member of the European Parliament, as per the General Public Prosecutor's Office. The preliminary investigation into suspected Russian payments still remains underway.
Money Woes and Disguised Invoices?
The Dresden Prosecutor's Office began investigations on the Chinese payment allegations on Thursday. They will now probe if there's substantial evidence to bring charges or to drop the case entirely.
Krah brashly dismissed the charges on X, labelling them as nonsensical and politically-motivated. "I haven't done anything wrong whatsoever. This whole thing is just about tarnishing my reputation," he declared. Rumors circulate that Krah represented Jiang G. legally and submitted bills for his work, which were allegedly used as a cover to channel funds discreetly to Krah.
Troubles Mount on the Right-Wing Front: AfD Can't Shed the Krah Controversy
Krah's troubles within the AfD party date back to 2021 when he resigned from the federal board after his comments about the SS led to international uproar. Krah had played down the role of the SS, which was a Hitler-loyal organization responsible for countless war crimes and human rights abuses.
Sources: ntv.de, chl/dpa/rts
- Maximilian Krah
- AfD
- Despite the ongoing investigations, the Commission has not yet adopted a decision on whether to revoke Krah's immunity as a Member of the Bundestag.
- The General Public Prosecutor's Office in Dresden, who have been investigating Krah over allegations of bribery and money laundering, have reportedly been corresponding discreetly through WhatsApp.
- The prosecutor focuses on the foreign payments Krah received from Chinese entities, as well as the potential involvement of Krah's former assistant, Jiang G, in crime-and-justice matters.
- The political fallout from the Krah controversy has affected the AfD party, with their reputation in the realm of general-news being tarnished and their focus shifting to damage control.
