Greek MEP embroiled in 'Qatargate' scandal to stay in custody
Eva Kaili is one of four suspects charged with receiving bribes from World Cup host Qatar to influence EU policy.
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Eva Kaili is one of four suspects charged with receiving bribes from World Cup host Qatar to influence EU policy.
The Greek MEP who has become the face of the European Parliament's widening graft scandal will spend at least another week in custody before attending a postponed pre-trial hearing, her lawyer said Wednesday.Eva Kaili, a 44-year-old former newsreader and until this week one of the vice presidents of the Strasbourg parliament, is one of four suspects charged with receiving bribes from World Cup host Qatar to influence EU policy.The Qatar government has rejected any claims of wrongdoing as "gravely misinformed".
Eva Kaili is one of four suspects charged with receiving bribes from World Cup host Qatar to influence EU policy.
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