AfD Politician Under Investigation for Corruption, Gold Bar Documents Found

Bystron Suspected of Bribery, Money Laundering

Investigators Uncover Evidence in Home Search

Berlin, May 16, 2024 - German authorities have launched an investigation into a member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party over allegations of bribery and money laundering. The politician, Petr Bystron, is suspected of receiving bribes and laundering money through foreign bank accounts. As part of the investigation, authorities conducted a search of Bystron's private residence in Berlin. During the search, investigators discovered documents related to gold bars. The documents contained the serial numbers of several gold bars, indicating that Bystron may have acquired them through illegal means. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the origin of the gold bars and whether Bystron used them to launder money. The discovery of the documents is a significant development in the case, as it provides further evidence of Bystron's potential involvement in financial crimes. Bystron has not commented on the investigation, and the AfD party has declined to provide any statements regarding the allegations. The investigation is expected to continue in the coming weeks, and authorities are determined to uncover the full extent of Bystron's alleged involvement in corruption and money laundering.