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Statement regarding the legislative amendments proposed by the Slovak government on whistle-blower protection
Today, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission in line with Recital 16 of Regulation (EU) 2020/2092 of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the budget of the European Union (Conditionality Regulation), pointing at the...
Bulgaria: Former mayor and ex-governor of Varna indicted for claiming funds for non-existent harbour
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) filed an indictment today against the former mayor and the ex-governor of Varna, as well as two public officials from the Executive Agency Maritime Administration, for fraud relating to the reconstruction of a fishing port that did...
Italy: EPPO strikes against group behind €40 million EU subsidy fraud scheme involving fake training courses
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s office (EPPO) in Milan (Italy), the Carabinieri’s Labour Protection Group executed precautionary measures against three Italian entrepreneurs. Two were subjected to house arrest, and one prohibited from dealing with public administrations and...
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.