German Parliament has officially revoked the immunity of far-right MP Maximilian Krah amid a widening corruption and espionage probe linked to China.
Krah, a prominent figure in the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, is under investigation for alleged money laundering and bribery tied to Chinese sources during his time as a Member of the European Parliament.
The Bundestag’s decision was unanimous including votes from Krah’s own party. This clears the way for law enforcement to search his offices and seize documents. Searches have already taken place in Berlin, Dresden, Brussels, and Limbach-Oberfrohna. The investigation is being led by the Dresden Public Prosecutor’s Office.
They suspect Krah received payments disguised through fake invoices, allegedly totaling over €50,000 from companies with ties to China.
Central to the case is Krah’s former aide, Jian G., who was arrested last year and is currently on trial for espionage. Prosecutors say he passed over 500 sensitive EU documents to Chinese intelligence while working for Krah. Jian G. is also accused of monitoring Chinese dissidents in Germany at the request of Beijing.
Krah has denied all allegations, calling them “absurd, fabricated, and politically motivated.” He claims the raids are acts of “intimidation” and insists he will fight back.
The AfD has faced multiple scandals involving immunity revocations and legal probes. Krah’s case adds to growing scrutiny over the party’s ties to foreign influence and internal accountability.
As the investigation unfolds, Krah’s future in German politics and within the AfD remains uncertain.