Greece’s Anti-Money Laundering Agency froze the financial assets of Greek Eva Kaili, one of the vice-presidents of the European Parliament, who was detained in Brussels for alleged involvement in a corruption scandal (12).
The former television presenter was charged with corruption in Brussels on Sunday and was arrested by a Belgian judge as part of an investigation into money allegedly paid by Qatar to influence the decisions of the European Union’s main institution.
The head of the institution, Haralambos Vourliotis, explained that the measure, which also applies to Kaili’s family members, covers “bank accounts, safes, companies and other financial assets”.
Vourliotis said the agency reported the measure to Greek banking institutions and relevant government agencies.
According to the same source, freezing of assets also affects your immediate family members, such as your parents.
The authority is also investigating a newly founded real estate company in Athens’ posh Kolonaki district, allegedly by the 44-year-old MP and his Italian partner, who was also arrested in Belgium.
The arrest of Eva Kaili, a member of the European Parliament since 2014 and one of the vice-presidents of the European Parliament since January, has caused reactions in Europe, especially in her home country.
source: Noticias
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