Lift the Immunity: Investigations Swirl Around AfD's Krah for Money Laundering and Bribery
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Eyebrows are raised, and investigators are on the hunt for Alexandar "Max" Krah, an AfD member of the German Bundestag who stands accused of bribery and money laundering in connection with Chinese payments. The Public Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has commenced the probe, with intentions to lift Krah's immunity.
Latest Update The inquiry unfolds as the authorities seek evidence to either indict or drop the case against Krah. The initial investigation surroundings Chinese payments was launched on Thursday. The allegations against Krah surfaced with connections to his previous position as a Member of the European Parliament.
The indictment is related to Jian G., a former assistant of Krah, who's currently in jail since April 2024, suspecting him of working with a foreign intelligence service. Jian G. had been employed by Krah since 2019.
Political Landmines This isn't Krah's first controversy within the far-right segment. The previous year, his resignation from the federal board ensued due to comments he made about the SS, sparking international criticism. Krah downplayed the SS, a Hitler-loyal organization that committed countless war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Behind Closed Doors Rumors swirl that Krah represented Jian G. legally and submitted invoices under the guise of legal services. The invoices are believed to have been used to funnel money discreetly to Krah.
As of now, Krah has firmly denied the allegations, deeming them absurd and politically motivated. "I have obviously not committed any crime. This is purely about damaging my reputation," he stated.
Despite the ongoing investigation, German authorities have not charged Krah himself with bribery or money laundering as of yet. The focus remains on Jian G. and his suspected espionage activities.
[1] ntv.de, 2024[2] chl/dpa/rts, 2024[3] Süddeutsche Zeitung, 2024
- Maximilian Krah
- AfD
- Jian G.
- The Commission has not yet adopted a decision regarding the immunity of Maximilian Krah, who is currently under investigation for alleged bribery and money laundering.
- The prosecutor in Dresden is investigating former assistant of Krah, Jian G., for suspected espionage activities that are connected to the case against Krah.
- The latest updates suggest that Krah might have represented Jian G. legally and submitted fraudulent invoices to funnel money discreetly to himself, apart from the ongoing allegations.
- The investigations related to Maximilian Krah's activities have created significant waves in the German political landscape, particularly within the AfD party, as Krah has been embroiled in scandals before.
