Anticorruption Prosecutors To Examine Case Of Romanian MEP Accused Of Corruption

The Romanian National Anticorruption Department (DNA) will investigate the case of Romania MEP Adrian Severin, after Romanian and international media reported on his alleged involvement in a corruption case, DNA spokeswoman Livia Saplacan told MEDIAFAX Monday.

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Three European MPs - Romania's Adrian Severin, Austria's Ernst Strasser and Zoran Thaler of Slovenia - were prepared "to sell their services" and support the adoption of several amendments in exchange for EUR100,000 offered by Britain's Sunday Times journalists, who posed as financial lobbyists, AFP reported .

The Sunday Times journalists offered money to several European deputies to support the adoption of several amendments. The three MEPs reportedly accepted the deal.

"Just to let you know that the amendment desired by you has been tabled in due time," Severin reportedly said in an e-mail sent to the fake lobbyists.

Following accusations, Severin, a former deputy prime minister, denied any wrongdoing and said he will not resign.

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