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In an investigation into a suspected customs evasion scheme involving gelatine imports between affiliated companies, led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Frankfurt (Germany), coordinated searches were carried out in Brazil, Belgium and Germany.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Ostrava (Czechia) has filed an indictment before the Municipal Court in Prague against five individuals and one company suspected of defrauding over €17.4 million (CZK 418 million) in VAT on goods imported from China.
Yesterday, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the EPPO Regulation and the Polish national law, the European Chief Prosecutor submitted to the Polish Parliament (Sejm) a second request to lift the immunity of an active Member of Parliament.
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