EU prosecutors conduct raids in France and other countries over alleged far-right embezzlement
EU prosecutors said Tuesday they are carrying out searches in France and other countries into alleged misappropriation of EU funds by the defunct far-right group Identity and Democracy in the European Parliament.
Investigation into EU fund misuse
The European Union's prosecution office announced on Tuesday that raids are underway in France and several other European countries. The operation targets suspected embezzlement of EU funds by the now-defunct far-right parliamentary group Identity and Democracy (ID).
The ID group once included MEPs from various Eurosceptic parties, such as France's National Rally, Italy's League, and Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD). Prosecutors are examining whether these members improperly used EU budget allocations for personal or party purposes.
Specific details about the locations of the searches and the exact allegations remain undisclosed at this stage. The report comes from Dublin.
