AfD Politician Under Investigation for Alleged Chinese Bribery and Money Laundering
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Get the lowdown on the latest political drama surrounding German AfD politician, Maximilian Krah, who finds himself at the center of accusations of money laundering and bribery tied to Chinese payments. Here's what you need to know:
The Upheaval for Krah
- Crime Scene: European Parliament: The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office is scrutinizing Krah's activities during his time in the European Parliament, allegedly finding enough evidence to implicate him in bribery and money laundering activities related to Chinese funding[1][2].
- Seeking Justice: The prosecutors aim to lift Krah's parliamentary immunity, paving the way for a criminal trial[1][2].
The Prosecutor's Proclamations
- On the Spot: The investigation into Chinese payments was set in motion only recently[3]. The authority will examine the evidence with a view to deciding whether further legal action is warranted, or if the case can be put to rest[1][2].
- The Burden of Innocence: Krah has loudly protested the allegations, maintaining his innocence and accusing those leveling the accusations of political malice and seeking to damage his reputation[1].
The mudslinging in Right-wing Circles
- Using Invoices as a Smokescreen: The SZ reports that Krah is alleged to have represented Jian G., his former assistant, as a lawyer, submitting invoices in the process. It's suggested that these invoices were used as a conduit to secretly funnel money to Krah[1].
The Backdrop of Controversy
- Leaving the AfD: Krah's involvement with the SS (Protection Squadron) remarks last year led to international uproar, eventually causing him to resign from his position in the federal board[4].
Sources: ntv.de, chl/dpa/rts, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and additional research insights.
- Trouble in Right-wing Circles: AfD can't shake off its Krah problem
- Maximilian Krah
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- The Commission has not yet adopted a decision regarding the prosecutor's request to lift the immunity of Maximilian Krah, the AfD politician under investigation for alleged bribery and money laundering in relation to Chinese funds.
- The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation into Chinese payments made to Maximilian Krah during his time in the European Parliament, citing evidence that implicates him in bribery and money laundering activities.
- The prosecutor's examination of the evidence will determine if further legal action is warranted in the case of Maximilian Krah, who maintains his innocence and accuses those making the accusations of political malice.
- The investigation into Maximilian Krah has brought additional controversy to the AfD party, as WhatsApp conversations, invoices, and his past involvement with the SS (Protection Squadron) have been scrutinized in the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors.
