BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgian authorities have charged four people linked to the European Parliament over allegations World Cup host Qatar lavished them with cash and gifts to influence decision-making. Qatar denies any wrongdoing. RAIDS AND THE PROSECUTION CASE Investigators searched 19 homes and the offices of the European Parliament in raids on Dec 9-12. A source close to the investigation said 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) was seized in the raids. This included 600,000 euros in cash at the home of a suspect, several hundred thousand euros in a suitcase in a Brussels hotel room and 150,00…