It has already been a dramatic investigation, but the corruption scandal at the European Parliament has now taken an extraordinary lurch, writes Europe correspondent adamparsons
It has already been a dramatic investigation, but the corruption scandal at the European Parliament has now taken an extraordinary lurch.
The accusations include money being offered to parliamentarians and officials by nations in return for access and support. Qatar has been strongly linked with the case. It's believed that money also came from Morocco, and was potentially transferred through a bank account in Panama.Panzeri will still face punishment, despite his decision to help prosecutors.
The deal was announced the day after an Italian court agreed to the extradition of his daughter, Silvia Panzeri, on suspicion that she, too, was involved in the scandal. His wife, Maria, is also facing extradition.
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