New searches in the Krah case - measures against third parties

In the investigation against AfD politician Maximilian Krah for bribery and money laundering, investigators have carried out further searches. These were not directed directly against the member of the Bundestag, but against third parties, according to the Dresden public prosecutor's office.

A spokesperson did not say who specifically the measures were directed against when asked. It was assumed that potential evidence could be found. No further details were provided.

The Bundestag had granted permission to carry out the investigative measures on Thursday. A new investigation with new allegations against the MP is not associated with this, as the Public Prosecutor General's Office emphasized. The presumption of innocence continues to apply.

The Dresden Public Prosecutor General's Office had opened an investigation against Krah last May for bribery and money laundering in connection with Chinese payments. The allegations reportedly relate to his former mandate as a member of the European Parliament. The AfD politician had denied the allegations.