Austrian court confirms end to Eurofighter fraud investigation
By DW
13 November 2020 |
7:00 am
Prosecutors have said they no longer plan to pursue fraud allegations related to the acquisition of Eurofighter jets. The counsel criticized that the ruling runs counter to decisions by German and US legal authorities.
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