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Prosecutors in Dresden, Germany, are investigating whether far-right MEP Maximilian Krah received payments from Russian and Chinese sources. The investigations come just a day after Krah’s aide was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The public prosecutor in Dresden has confirmed that initial probes have been opened against Krah over allegations of illegal parliamentary bribery. Krah has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that he was unaware of the investigations. The investigations are based on media reports suggesting that Krah received payments from foreign powers, including messages in which pro-Russian activist Oleg Voloshyn assured Krah that compensation for his expenses had been solved. The second probe is investigating alleged Chinese payments for Krah’s role as a parliamentarian. Should the prosecutors establish a suspicion of wrongdoing, the preliminary investigations could lead to a formal investigation, but Krah’s parliamentary immunity would have to be lifted first.

Maximilian Krah, a prominent German far-right lawmaker, has announced he will dismiss his assistant, Jian Guo, who was apprehended on allegations of working for a Chinese intelligence service. Guo is accused of transmitting information from the European Parliament and monitoring Chinese dissidents in Germany. Krah, despite the arrest, maintains his position as the Alternative for Germany party’s (AfD) top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections on June 9. Krah emphasized his commitment to transparency and the refocusing of the election campaign on European topics.

Maximilian Krah, a prominent German far-right lawmaker, will continue as the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections despite the arrest of his assistant, Jian Guo, on suspicion of spying for China. Guo, who worked for Krah since his election to the European Union legislature in 2019, is accused of passing on information on negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament and snooping on Chinese dissidents in Germany.