Germany is investigating 51-year-old far-right lawmaker Petr Bystron for alleged corruption and money laundering. The Bundestag has lifted Bystron's immunity, allowing prosecution to proceed. The investigation involves accusations of Bystron taking bribes from Russia. Police have conducted raids in Berlin, Bavaria, and Mallorca in connection with the case. Bystron is a member of the far-right, Pro-Putin Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Bundestag deputy stripped of immunity over Russia ties case This is reported by the publication BILD with reference to sources. According to BILD, the criminal police appealed to the Bundestag with a request to remove from 51-year-old Peter Bistron from the far-right… https://t.co/sEtaihPagh
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The German parliament member and member of the far-right and Pro-Putin AfD party, Petr Bystron, lost his immunity. The police has stormed apartments and objects in Berlin, Bavaria and Mallorca. The charges are money laundering and corruption. Petr Bystron is accused of having… https://t.co/ly098gRdes