Brussels police investigate corruption scandal involving Qatar and MEPS 

Sarhan Basem
Credit: Belga/ John Thys

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): While being intoxicated the chief inspector who is in charge of a corruption probe that involves Qatar and Moroccos influence on the EU Parliament was held in custody for causing trouble at a Brussels café. A case was dropped after no drugs were found during testing. 

In the last two years the federal prosecutors office has been investigating how Morocco and Qatar were trying to manipulate the money and political decisions of the European Parliament. At the end of January the federal chief inspector responsible for this investigation was arrested alone 

Was the Brussel police chief inspector poisoned after Drunken Café incident?

On January’s end the chief inspector from the federal police who was overseeing the inquiry was apprehended together with his two colleagues for disorderly behavior in a café in Brussels when they were drunk. It has been reported that this chief inspector assaulted a waiter and was so out of control that he was sedated by someone else before being taken to a hospital for blood and urine tests. After an initial report released by the hospital showed there was amphetamines present in his blood he later made a complaint claiming he had been attempted murdered.

In a cafe in Brussels during a drunken frenzy the federal polices lead investigator and two of his pals were arrested. It has been said that the head inspector assaulted a waiter and had such an uncontrollable behaviour that he required tranquillizers before being sent to hospital for blood and urine tests. He later claimed he was subject to attempted murder by alleging his blood contained amphetamine as indicated in the initial report made by the hospital authorities. Our inquiries were comprehensive including toxicology analysis to assess possible poisoning said Yasmina Vanoverschelde the spokesperson of the public prosecution service.  After further checking by the National Institute for Forensic Science and Criminology  and more tests at the hospital they found no drugs in the samples from the three people involved. This led to the conclusion that there was no poisoning evidence so the case got dropped as Vanoverschelde clarified.

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Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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