Eva Kaili is accused of participation in a criminal organization, corruption and money laundering – Her sister is also under investigation
The developments in the biggest scandal of the last decades that is shaking the European Parliament and in which the name of the Greek MEP, Eva Kaili, is also involved. Mrs. Kaili will spend a third 24 hours in detention as with the unanimous decision of the judge and investigator he was sent to prison today with the heavy charges of participation in a criminal organization, corruption and money laundering.
Alongside, Francesco Giorgi, her partner, was also remanded in custody. as well as the former S&D MEP Pier Antonio Pancheriwho according to the Belgian media was also the “mastermind” of the ring.
On the contrary, Mrs. Kaili’s father was released on parole who also according to the Belgian media was caught red-handed with a suitcase full of money but also the Luca Visentini, general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.
Held unknown
According to the SKAI correspondent in Brussels, Efi Koutsokosta, the Belgian authorities are releasing little information about the case to the public as the investigation has been conducted since last summer under strict secrecy. It remains unknown where Ms. Kaili is being held, while it seems that she has not communicated with the other detainees, nor with her partner.
In the coming days Mrs. Kaili will have to ask for legal support as she will be in front of the Belgian justice system.
Her sister is also in the frame of the investigations
At the same time, in the frame of the investigations is also the sister of Mrs. Kaili Madalena, who declares herself to be an adviser on European politics and legislation. It is also not excluded that other persons from her close environment will be invited, as it is a constant tactic of the Belgian authorities.
Another MEP is also under investigation
An investigation was carried out yesterday (Saturday) evening at the home of the Belgian MEP, Marc Tarabella. They note that his mobile phone and computer were confiscated, the whole process was done in the presence of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
The “key” persons of the scandal
The “mastermind” of the ring was allegedly former MEP Antonio Panzeri, according to the Italian media, who was allegedly the one who carried out the contacts and transactions with Qatar. Also, his daughter and their wife who have been arrested in Bergamo, Italy also appear to have known about the ring’s activity.
According to the Belgian media, Ms. Kaili’s partner, Francesco Giorgi, was the “Trojan horse” in the organization as he was a close associate and personal friend of Pancheri, while at the same time he had contacts with Eva Kaili’s circle and thus had access to the European Parliament.
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