German Corruption Investigation Targets AfD Candidate

MP Petr Bystron Under Investigation

Authorities Search Premises Linked to AfD Politician

BERLIN, May 16 (Reuters) - German and Spanish authorities have launched a corruption investigation into Petr Bystron, a leading candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Bystron is the second-ranked candidate on the AfD's list.

Prosecutors and police in Germany have initiated the investigation, focusing on allegations of corruption. Authorities have searched premises linked to Bystron in both Germany and Spain.

Bystron has yet to comment on the matter. The AfD has declined to provide any statements regarding the ongoing investigation.

The news comes amid the ongoing campaign for the European Parliament elections, scheduled for June. The AfD is an anti-immigration party with a strong Eurosceptic stance.