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Netherlands: Two punished in EPPO investigation into employment funds fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rotterdam (Netherlands) has finalised an investigation into a fraudulent scheme involving employment funds. The investigation focused on the misuse of European Social Fund (ESF) projects intended to promote sustainable employability for employees of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Netherlands.
Germany: EPPO arrests suspect in investigation Huracán
Following a large-scale VAT fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cologne (Germany), code-named ´Huracán´ and the first conviction in thi
Slovakia: Members of organised crime group already convicted in Germany, now facing criminal proceedings also in Slovakia
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) has initiated formal proceedings against six members of an organised crime group and two companies, suspected of a €26 million VAT fraud scheme involving cross-border trade in precious metals.
Romania: EPPO charges seven individuals and two companies for misuse of agricultural funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Timișoara (Romania) has accused seven individuals and two companies of subsidy fraud and forgery, involving three projects regarding the development of fruit harvesting and processing, with a value of over €1.4 million.
Slovakia: 15 arrests, multiple bank accounts and assets seized in €1.77 million EU subsidy fraud investigation
Today, at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia), the Slovak Presidium of the Police Force’s Office for Combating Organized Crime arrested 15 suspects, seized 17 bank accounts, and carried out 14 searches across Žilina and Nitra regions, in connection with an alleged €1.77 million EU subsidy fraud.
Czechia: EPPO charges one individual and one association with fraud involving childcare services
Today, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zlín (Czechia) brought charges against one individual and one association for fraudulently obtaining €200 000 (CZK 5 million) in EU funds for the provision of childcare services.
Romania: EPPO dismantles criminal scheme that obtained €2.2 million for pastures involving public officials
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Timisoara (Romania) arrested three suspects yesterday, including two public officials, in an investigation into a criminal scheme that obtained €2.2 million in EU funds for pastures.
Investigation Admiral: First trial starts in Portugal for 26 suspects charged with international VAT fraud
Today, the trial of 26 defendants (11 individuals and 15 companies) accused of an intra-community VAT fraud scheme involving several countries will begin at the Central Criminal Court of Lisbon (Portugal), following an investigation codenamed Admiral. This is the first trial under the European Public Prosecutor's Office’s (EPPO) flagship investigation into the most complex VAT fraud to date.
Investigation Huracán: Main defendants convicted for €53 million VAT fraud in Germany
Following a large-scale VAT fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cologne (Germany), code-named ´Huracán´, five individuals were convicted yesterday (30 October) by the Regional Court in Düsseldorf for organised VAT fraud, and aiding and abetting tax fraud.
Italy: Investigation into €1 million embezzlement fraud involving social funds – EPPO seizes two properties
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Milan (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) has seized two properties in an investigation into the embezzlement of €1 million in EU and national funds, involving a vocational training institute.