Dresden Court Accuses AfD Politician Krah of Corruption and Money Laundering, Russian Payments Probe Ongoing
Inquiry launched on AfD politician Krah
Hop on social media Grab some coffee & chat Fire up your inbox Print for later Copy the link 📲 💭 ✉️ 🖨️ 🔗 The Upper Regional Court of Dresden has initiated an investigation into suspected corruption, money laundering, and Russian payments against Maximilian Krah, an AfD Politician and current Member of the German Bundestag. The court aims to revoke his immunity, as confirmed by dpa.
The charges revolve around Krah's tenure as a Member of the European Parliament, according to the court. In addition, preliminary investigations into alleged Russian payments continue, the Upper Regional Court revealed. Originally reported by the "Süddeutsche Zeitung".
The investigation, launched on Thursday, will delve into whether there's enough evidence to press charges or close the case. Under the rule of law, Krah remains presumed innocent.
In response, Krah contends the accusations are ludicrous and politically-driven. He defends himself, stating that the allegations merely involve submitting invoices to clients. "I've committed no criminal offense," Krah asserted. "This is all about tarnishing my reputation."
Interestingly, past associates of Krah have faced legal troubles. German prosecutors have slapped an ex-aide with espionage charges[1]. Moreover, employees have been indicted in a Belgian corruption probe[2].
For in-depth and up-to-date charges or updates related to the ongoing Russian payments investigation, it would be prudent to seek official legal announcements or news from credible sources.
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- The ongoing investigation into Maximilian Krah, an AfD politician, involves multiple aspects, including alleged corruption, money laundering, and Russian payments, as outlined in community and employment policies related to crime and justice, policy-and-legislation, politics, general news, and crime-and-justice.
- The Upper Regional Court of Dresden has initiated investigations against Krah, a Member of the German Bundestag, alleging dubious activities during his tenure as a Member of the European Parliament, a matter that falls under the remit of employment policy and legislation.
- Despite the ongoing inquiries, Krah maintains his innocence, asserting that the allegations are politically motivated and primarily revolve around submitting invoices to clients, as stated in his employment and community policies.
- The court is yet to decide whether there is sufficient evidence to press charges or close the case, a decision that will be made in accordance with employment and community policies related to the rule of law.
- Previous associates of Krah have faced legal consequences, with one former aide charged with espionage and employees indicted in a Belgian corruption probe, making it necessary to approach official legal announcements or credible news sources for the latest updates and accurate information on the ongoing investigations.
