Far-Right German MEP Faces Corruption Allegations

Politician Maximilian Krah Accused of Receiving Payments

A German report from news site T-Online this week exposed a politician in the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) for allegedly receiving payments in exchange for favorable political decisions. The politician, Maximilian Krah, is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a top candidate for the AfD in the upcoming European Parliament elections.

Investigation Ongoing

Prosecutors are now investigating whether Krah received payments from a Chinese-German employee who is now a German citizen. The employee, who is identified only as Jian Y., is accused of ensuring that Krah received favorable treatment from Chinese companies over the years.

Krah Denies Allegations

Krah has denied the allegations, calling them "false and defamatory." He has refused to quit the European election race, despite calls from his own party to do so.

Conclusion

The allegations against Krah have cast a shadow over the AfD, which is already struggling with internal divisions and declining support in the polls. If Krah is found guilty of corruption, it could further damage the party's reputation and lead to criminal charges.