It is not possible for the suspect in the EU corruption case to remove the electronic bracelet without consequence. The purpose of the bracelet is to ensure they are within a specified geographic area. If the bracelet is removed or tampered with in anyway, an alarm will be triggered and law enforcement personnel, such as the police, will be notified. If it is removed by the suspect or anyone else without authorization, consequences may follow, such as fines or a longer period of electronic monitoring.