A Member of the European Parliament is being checked. His name is Fidias Panayiotou. He is from Cyprus. The European Prosecutor's Office is looking into it. They are checking claims about EU money. This money was for office costs. Another office, OLAF, is also helping.
Reports came out this week. Mr. Panayiotou is a popular influencer. He is now an MEP. The main claim is about a rented house. It costs a lot each month. This house was called his office. There are also claims about his party. EU money might have been used for it.
Complaints were made before. Now, European courts are looking. The Chief Prosecutor wants it fast. This is before elections in May. Mr. Panayiotou thinks this is for politics. He thinks leaks want to change the election.
Mr. Panayiotou has no official news. He will make a video soon. He is waiting for official notice. This shows EU money rules are strong. It means fraud is taken seriously.