A widespread corruption investigation is unfolding at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), with five individuals arrested in Belgium and the Netherlands. The Belgian prosecutor indicated these arrests are tied to irregularities in contracts regarding ammunition and drones. Allegations suggest that NSPA employees may have leaked information to defense contractors, facilitating money laundering through consultancy firms. Investigations extend to Luxembourg, with connections to Italy, Spain, and the US. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized the agency's commitment to uncovering the truth behind these practices, which compromise NATO's operational integrity.
The Belgian public prosecutor reported the first detentions late Wednesday, saying they concerned 'possible irregularities' in contracts awarded to buy ammunition and drones.
According to NATO, the agency itself operates on a 'no-loss, no-profit' basis, aiming to save national governments money by efficiently bundling demand.
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