Probe into claims that EU funds were transferred to terrorists

The EU anti-fraud office Olaf and the Belgian police are investigating claims that EU funds may have been channelled to a Palestinian militant group responsible for the deaths of scores of people in suicide bombings.

The investigations follow claims that money earmarked for aid was paid to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades through Belgian and German affiliate organisations.

The Independent reported that the inquiry began in Aachen, Germany, but also involves an organisation based in V...