Corruption Probe into Fiber Expansion Contracts in NRW (heise.de)

• Bribery allegations involving fiber rollout tenders
• Police raids conducted in North Rhine-Westphalia
• Concerns over integrity in critical infrastructure procurement

"Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia have launched a major investigation involving a Deutsche Telekom employee accused of steering fiber-optic deployment contracts to a Duisburg construction firm in exchange for bribes. These raids highlight systemic risks within the procurement processes of critical digital infrastructure projects. The case raises concerns regarding the oversight of rapid broadband rollout efforts, which are essential for European digital resilience and connectivity targets."