Belgian Police Raid Homes in Huawei Corruption Probe Involving EU Parliament Members

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 11:54 AM

Belgian federal police conducted raids on 21 homes as part of a corruption investigation into Huawei's lobbying activities within the European Union. The raids targeted lobbyists associated with the Chinese tech giant in Brussels and other locations. Authorities suspect that Huawei lobbyists have bribed Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in exchange for their public support. Approximately 15 former and current MEPs are under investigation for allegedly receiving lavish gifts, luxury trips to China, and cash payments. Several individuals have been arrested for questioning in connection with active corruption within the European Parliament. The investigation extends beyond Belgium, with searches reportedly conducted in countries including Portugal.

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Leonie Kijewski

@LeonieKij

🚨SCOOP 🚨 Some 15 European Parliamentarians are "on the radar" in a new corruption investigation into Huawei's EU lobbying. Huawei is suspected of bribing MEPs with lavish gifts, luxury trip to China, and even cash - in return for their public support. (Link below.) https://t.co/MvbTDVHxMy

Alexander Fanta

@FantaAlexx

SCOOP: Brussels is facing a new corruption scandal. Belgian police raided 21 homes today as part of a corruption probe into Huawei’s EU lobbying. Lobbyists for the tech giant are suspected of bribing MEPs in exchange for their public support. #HuaweiGate https://t.co/PGakdy0gVk

Finbarr Bermingham

@fbermingham

Big news: Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a new corruption case in Europe’s capital. On Thursday, Belgian police raided the homes of its lobbyists, Follow the Money and its media partners Le Soir and Knack can reveal. https://t.co/U8c0fX0c2p

Guillaume Champeau

@gchampeau

“Why would lobbyists associated with Huawei have crossed the red line? According to the first elements of the investigation, it would be a question of countering hostile lobbying from Washington.” Brussels, this European playground where Chinese and Americans compete. https://t.co/39IYvI2ZR1

Timothy McLaughlin

@TMclaughlin3

“Authorities suspect that Huawei lobbyists have paid bribes to MEPs in return for backing their cause in the European Union. Around 15 former and current MEPs are “on the radar” of the investigators.” https://t.co/y0ez1LJXPS