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The Belgian prosecutor's office has charged five individuals in a bribery investigation linked to China's Huawei in the European Parliament. Four have been arrested for active corruption and involvement in a criminal organization, while one faces money laundering charges. The alleged corruption reportedly occurred since 2021, involving payments for political stances or excessive gifts. Huawei has acknowledged the allegations and pledged to comply with all applicable laws.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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