The Belgian prosecutor's office announced on Tuesday that charges have been brought against five individuals in connection with activities in the European Parliament reportedly associated with China's Huawei (HWT.UL).
Following their detention last week, four individuals have been arrested and charged with active corruption and involvement in a criminal organization, while a fifth person faces money laundering charges and has been conditionally released.
The prosecutor's office did not reveal the identities of the individuals or provide any information that could lead to their identification.
Additionally, new searches were conducted on Monday at European Parliament offices. The European Parliament did not respond immediately to a request for comment via email.
In response to the allegations, Huawei stated last week, "Huawei has a zero tolerance policy towards corruption or other wrongdoing, and we are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations at all times."
Prosecutors have indicated that the alleged corruption occurred "very discreetly" since 2021, under the guise of commercial lobbying, involving payments for specific political stances, luxurious gifts like food, travel expenses, and regular invitations to football matches.