Belgian police raid multiple offices of the European Commission

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-01T03:15:18+00:00

On the 12th, Belgian police raided multiple offices of the European Commission to investigate alleged violations in the sale of its real estate assets. The operation was led by the European Prosecutor's Office and involved a building transaction worth €900 million. The investigation is ongoing, and the European Commission has not responded yet.

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2026-03-01 03:15:18

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On the 12th, journalists learned that Belgian police conducted a raid on multiple offices of the European Commission to investigate possible violations related to the sale of real estate assets. It is understood that police searched several offices of the European Commission in Brussels, including the budget department, in the morning. The investigation is led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and involves Belgium’s sovereign wealth fund SFPIM’s purchase of 23 buildings for €900 million in 2024. The European Commission stated at the time that the transaction complied with EU financial regulations. EPPO spokesperson Tina Howerth confirmed that the office is conducting an ongoing investigation and gathering evidence. She said, “To avoid affecting the ongoing investigation process and its results, no further information can be disclosed at this stage.” The European Commission has not yet commented. (CCTV News)

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