Former European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaila, who is involved in the Qatari corruption scandal, was allowed by Belgian prosecutors to remove the electronic tracking device on her ankle and was also released from house arrest.
44 years old Kailawho became the face of the corruption scandal, was released from prison in April as the last of the four suspects in the corruption affair Cathargateswhich shook the European Parliament, was moved to house arrest. “The investigation no longer requires her detention. Her release is subject to the usual conditions in such cases,” is reportedly Politics the Belgian prosecutor’s office wrote. The representative of the prosecution was asked about the new conditions that were set for Kailaand about whether he can travel abroad, replied that he could not explain the details.
Eve Kaila she is the main suspect in the corruption scandal Cathargates, which has been rocking the European Parliament since last December. At that time, the police carried out more than 20 raids, mostly in Belgium, but also some in Italy and Greece. They seized 1.5 million euros in cash, computers and mobile phones.
The suspects allegedly received large sums of money from Qatar and Morocco to influence political statements and decisions in parliament in favor of both countries. The prosecution accuses them of corruption, money laundering and membership in a criminal group. Both Qatar and Morocco deny wrongdoing.
The Greek woman was removed from the position of vice-president of the European Parliament after she was arrested at the end of 2022 on corruption charges. He denies all the allegations.
Into an affair Cathargates are next to Kaila the parliamentary assistant involved and her partner Francesco Giorgiformer MEP Antonio PanzersMEP from Italy Andrea Cozzolinohead of the NGO No Peace Without Justice, Niccolo A fig–Talamanca and Belgian MEP March Tarabellawhich was already noticed in the European Parliament on Wednesday.
Source: Rtvslo
