Over 7,200 fraud cases alleged in European Parliament

Expenses scams in the European Parliament by MEPs are reportedly much more widespread than had previously been thought.

According to Germany's Bild Zeitung, the independent Austrian MEP Hans-Peter Martin, in a private investigation, has recorded over 7,200 cases where MEPs claimed their daily allowance without having taken part in the Parliament's session.

The losses allegedly run into the millions.

The Bild Zeitung quotes Mr Martin as saying "I have recorded more than 7,200...