Francesco Giorgi
| Francesco Giorgi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 or 1988 (age 35–36)[1] |
| 💼 Occupation | former assistant at the European Parliament |
Francesco Giorgi is the partner of the Greek member of the European Parliament Eva Kaili. According to his LinkedIn profile Giorgi studied political science at the University of Milan.[2]
Relationship with Eva Kaili[edit]
Giogri started his relationship with Kaili in 2017. At the time Giorgi worked as an assistant at the European Parliament to Antonio Panzeri.[3] Giogri and Kiali have a child together.
Investigation by Belgian authorities[edit]
Giogri was arrested by Belgian authorities mid-December 2022 in the context of the Qatargate scandal.[4] He admitted having accepted bribes[5] and alleged his partner Kaili was not directly involved in the corruption scheme.[6] In February 2023 Giogri was released from prison with an electronic tag.[3][7]
Activities outside of Belgium[edit]
Italian prosecutors have initiated an investigation in March 2023 into activities of two unnamed suspects who would have acted as collaborators of Antonio Panzeri and Giorgi. The Italian investigation related to a company called Equality Consultancy in Milan set up by a former accountant of Antonio Panzeri and Giorgi’s father Luciano and brother Stefano in 2018. The brother and father or Giorgi left the company after a year and are not being investigated by Italian authorities.[7] Equality Consultancy was allegedly set up to cover up the bribes Antonio Panzeri would have received from foreign governments. Giogri admitted according to the Financial Times helping Antonio Panzeri disguise money received from Morocco and Qatar.[8]
Among the clients of the Milan-based consultancy was the UK-based Turkish human rights consultant Hakan Camuz. Hakan Camuz said that he hired the firm for what he called ethical lobbying services, which included facilitating of meetings with members of the European Parliament.[8] Hakan Camus' objective was lobby for condemnation of war crimes in Syria and he declared having no knowledge of any wrongdoings of Giorgi and Antonio Panzeri. The commercial relationship started with Giorgi approaching him.
References[edit]
- ↑ Stevis-Gridneff, Matina; Pronczuk, Monika; Panja, Tariq; Hurtes, Sarah (15 December 2022). "Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ Liboreiro, Jorge; Psara, Maria (1 March 2023). "Who is who in the European Parliament corruption scandal?". Euronews. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Stevis-Gridneff, Matina; Pronczuk, Monika; Panja, Tariq; Hurtes, Sarah (23 February 2023). "Qatargate: Francesco Giorgi released from jail with electronic tag". Politico. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ Koutsokosta, Efi (1 February 2023). "European Parliament corruption suspect Francesco Giorgi to remain in Belgian jail Access to the comments". Euronews. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ "Qatargate : Francesco Giorgi, le compagnon d'Eva Kaili, a avoué sa participation". France24. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ Moller-Nielsen, Thomas (29 December 2022). "Qatar corruption scandal: Stunning testimony highlights sinister role of Panzeri". Brussels Times. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (6 March 2023). "Italy launches money-laundering probe into 'Qatargate' associates". The Financial Times. Milan. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (7 March 2023). "London-based lawyer hired firm linked to 'Qatargate' suspects". The Financial Times. Milan. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
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