Charges come after Belgian police made six arrests and seized phones, computers and €600,000 in cash
Belgian prosecutors investigating allegations that Qatar has sought to influence EU policy by bribing European parliament officials have charged four people with money laundering, corruption and participating in a criminal organisation.and seized computers, mobile phones and €600,000 in cash during searches at 16 properties across Brussels.
“Four individuals have been arrested by the Brussels investigating judge who’s leading the investigation. They are charged with participation in a criminal organisation, money laundering and corruption. Two persons have been released by the investigating judge.” In a video statement posted on Twitter by the state-run Qatar News Agency, she said: “I believe the World Cup for Arabs has been a great tool for … political transformation and reforms.”
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