STORY: Belgian police have released photos of cash found in a series of police raids at various locations including parliament offices and 19 homes. A source close to the investigation said they had found around €1.5 million, part in a suitcase in a hotel room. Prosecutors suspect that EU officials accepted bribes from one of the Gulf states. At the weekend, Greek MEP Eva Kaili and three Italians were arrested and charged with allegations of involvement in a criminal organization, money laundering and corruption. Until this week, Kaili was one of 14 female vice-presidents of parliament and was ousted on Tuesday. She denies the allegations. Your court hearing in Brussels, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed to next Thursday. She remains in custody for the time being.
EU corruption: police release photos of suitcase full of money (video)
Watch the video: Belgian police release photos – Kaili’s hearing date has been postponed.