Besides Eva Kylie, three more people were arrested in case of illegal lobbying by Qatar. He was expelled from his own party following the arrest of the vice-president of the European Parliament.
Scandal in the European Parliament! Greek Vice President of the European Parliament Eva Kaili, former Socialist Member of the European Parliament Pierre-Antonio Panzeri and two others were arrested regarding Qatar’s illegal lobbying activities. They were charged with “membership of a criminal organization, money laundering and corruption”. At the same time, two people previously detained by the Belgian police were released. This was reported by Le Soir.
Kylie could not use parliamentary immunity because she was caught red-handed.
Following the news of the arrest, Eva Kaili was expelled from her own political party PASOK in Greece, and her membership of a political group in the European Parliament was suspended.
He reportedly found “bags of money” in his home. Kylie’s father was also questioned. He allegedly tried to escape with a bag of money when his accomplices informed him of the police visit. Caught at the door of the hotel she.
Searches and arrests were carried out the previous day as part of an investigation into “criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering” activities in and around Brussels. About 600 thousand euros in cash, mobile phones and computer equipment were seized. The money was found in Pierre-Antonio Pantseri’s home.
Recently, Qatar has come under increasing scrutiny as the host country of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2011, concerns were raised that Qatar had “bought” the World Cup by bribing FIFA officials.
On 21 November 2022, Eva Kaili joined other MEPs for a discussion at the European Parliament on “Human rights situations in the context of the World Cup in Qatar”.
During the discussion, Kylie addressed her colleagues and said that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is indeed “proof of how sports diplomacy can achieve a historic transformation of a country through reforms that inspired the Arab world”.
He also visited Qatar, where he met with senior officials and ministers, including Labor Minister Ali bin Smeikh Al Marri.
European Parliament Member Giorgos Kirtsos said European lawmakers were shocked by Kylie’s performance and her determination to “launder” Qatar.
“We knew that the Qataris and other countries in the Middle East were lobbying the European Parliament. But lobbyists do not seek this kind of unconditional popular support. They often ask for more elegant ways to support their interests, for example during the vote. Kylie’s speech was extraordinary. .
Recall that actor Morgan Freeman was accused of taking “bloody Qatari money” for his decision to perform at the opening of the 2022 World Cup. Fans were also dissatisfied with the living conditions and the ban on selling beer in the stands.
Source: Focus
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