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Italy: EPPO dismantles one of Europe’s biggest illegal cigarette factories
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Palermo (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Palermo carried out extensive searches this week (22 July), uncovering one of the largest illegal cigarette production facilities in Europe.
Lithuania: EPPO indicts mayor of Šiauliai and two others for attempted fraud involving street lighting
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Vilnius (Lithuania) filed an indictment today in the Šiauliai regional court against the mayor of Šiauliai city and two others for attempted subsidy fraud in connection with EU-funded street lighting.
Croatia: Former officials of Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs indicted over fraudulent accommodation expenses
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb has filed an indictment against two former public officials of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs for abuse of position and authority, in connection with fraud involving accommodation expenses.
EPPO explained
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International cooperation
To investigate transnational and complex financial crimes, notably serious organised crimes and money laundering flows, we work closely with the authorities of non-participating EU Member States and the authorities of non-EU states. Here you will find the full list of working arrangements signed so far, as well as the list of specialised networks and international organisations to which we are a member or observer.