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  "headline": "Immunity of AfD Politician Maximilian Krah Lifted Amid Corruption and Money Laundering Investigations",
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  "headline": "Immunity of AfD Politician Maximilian Krah Lifted Amid Corruption and Money Laundering Investigations",
  "description": "The Dresden General Prosecutor's Office has requested the lifting of parliamentary immunity for AfD Bundestag member Maximilian Krah over allegations of bribery and money laundering linked to payments from China. The investigation, initiated on May 8, 2025, aims to determine if there is sufficient cause for charges. Krah denies the allegations, calling them politically motivated and damaging to his reputation. The probe is connected to a related espionage case against a former Krah employee, Jian G., who was arrested and charged with spying for a Chinese intelligence service. Jian G. reportedly admitted to sending over 50,000 euros to Krah. The AfD Bundestag faction has not yet commented on the matter.",
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