Head of the AfD delegation in the EU Parliament under suspicion
The offices of the AfD politician Gunnar Krah in the European Parliament in Brussels have been searched. The public prosecutor’s office in Brussels confirmed to the German Press Agency (dpa) that the investigation was about espionage suspicion.
Krah denies the allegations
Krah, who is the head of the AfD delegation in the EU Parliament, denied the allegations via Twitter. He spoke of a completely absurd accusation and absurd allegations. He also announced legal action against the mud throwing.
Investigation into possible espionage
The investigation is about possible espionage for the Russian secret service. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution (LfV) is also involved in the investigation, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the Brandenburg Ministry of the Interior.
Krah suspected of passing on information to the GRU
According to media reports, Krah is suspected of having passed on information about the EU Parliament’s security measures to the Russian secret service GRU. The investigators are also said to be examining whether Krah received money in return.
Statement by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Karlsruhe has taken over the investigation. In a statement, it said that initial investigations have provided sufficient factual evidence to suspect a person holding a responsible position in the European Parliament of having worked for a foreign intelligence service.
Krah’s immunity could be lifted
If the suspicion against Krah is confirmed, his immunity as an MEP could be lifted. This would allow the investigators to take further measures such as questioning him or even arresting him.
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