EPPO
‘The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is the new independent public prosecution office of the European Union. It is responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU. These include several types of fraud, VAT fraud with damages above 10 million euro, money laundering, corruption, etc.” Source; EPPO
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Statement on EPPO’s activities in Bulgaria
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) confirms that it has received several reports from Bulgaria… BronStatement on EPPO’s activities in Bulgaria
Strong partners in crime fighting: EPPO signs working arrangement with Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office
The European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kӧvesi and European Prosecutor Juraj Novocký met with the Ukrainian… BronStrong partners in crime fighting: EPPO signs working arrangement with Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office
EPPO in Lithuania: searches in case of fraud with EU funds in the amount of €200 000
In the context of a European Public Prosecutor‘s Office (EPPO) investigation, officers from the Lithuanian… BronEPPO in Lithuania: searches in case of fraud with EU funds in the amount of €200 000
55 cars and motorcycles worth €750 000 seized in aggravated smuggling case in Italy
Yesterday, 15 March 2021, the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza,) of Savona (Italy) seized… Bron55 cars and motorcycles worth €750 000 seized in aggravated smuggling case in Italy
EPPO in Portugal: searches in aggravated smuggling and money laundering case, at least €600 000 damage
Within the framework of an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), and with… BronEPPO in Portugal: searches in aggravated smuggling and money laundering case, at least €600 000 damage
€200 000 seized in EPPO case of fraud with agricultural funds in Italy
An investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the Carabinieri Command for Agri-Food… Bron€200 000 seized in EPPO case of fraud with agricultural funds in Italy
Customs duties and VAT evasion on importation of non-compliant surgical masks: €350 000 seized in Italy
Last week (23 February 2022), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome led an… BronCustoms duties and VAT evasion on importation of non-compliant surgical masks: €350 000 seized in Italy
EPPO signs working arrangement with the Italian excise, customs and monopolies agency
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) signed today a cooperation agreement with the Italian excise,… BronEPPO signs working arrangement with the Italian excise, customs and monopolies agency
Two more European Delegated Prosecutors appointed in Romania
The College of the EPPO has appointed 2 additional European Delegated Prosecutors (EDPs) in Romania… BronTwo more European Delegated Prosecutors appointed in Romania
Organised crime group in Bulgaria investigated for fraud of EU funds
The activity of an organised crime group in Bulgaria is under investigation by the European… BronOrganised crime group in Bulgaria investigated for fraud of EU funds
Letter sent to European Commission regarding Poland’s refusal to cooperate with the EPPO
Today, the European Chief Prosecutor has addressed a letter to the European Commission in line… BronLetter sent to European Commission regarding Poland’s refusal to cooperate with the EPPO
EPPO signs working arrangement with the Hellenic National Transparency Authority
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) signed a working arrangement yesterday (10 February 2022) with… BronEPPO signs working arrangement with the Hellenic National Transparency Authority
€200 000 of damages in fraudulent import of e-bikes from Malaysia to Italy
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (Agenzia Dogane Monopoli) seized today €130 000 from a… Bron€200 000 of damages in fraudulent import of e-bikes from Malaysia to Italy
Strike against international criminal groups in Germany and Estonia: 26 searches, 12 luxury cars seized and 2 arrests
Since the beginning of 2021, several international criminal groups in Germany and Estonia have been… BronStrike against international criminal groups in Germany and Estonia: 26 searches, 12 luxury cars seized and 2 arrests
Seizures and searches in Italy in case of anti-dumping and import VAT evasion of €13 million
Today, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) Naples office led an operation in Naples (Italy)… BronSeizures and searches in Italy in case of anti-dumping and import VAT evasion of €13 million
EPPO signs working arrangement with the Spanish General Council of the Judiciary
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) signed a working arrangement today (2 February 2022) with… BronEPPO signs working arrangement with the Spanish General Council of the Judiciary
Tobacco smuggling case leads to first EPPO indictment in Lithuania
On Monday (24 January 2022), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Lithuania referred a… BronTobacco smuggling case leads to first EPPO indictment in Lithuania
Slovenia’s Prosecutor General visits the EPPO in Luxembourg
The European Chief Prosecutor Ms Laura Kövesi invited the Prosecutor General of the Republic of… BronSlovenia’s Prosecutor General visits the EPPO in Luxembourg
First EPPO indictment in Bulgaria: bribery of a State Fund Agriculture’s official
Today, the first court hearing of an EPPO case in Bulgaria took place in Sofia… BronFirst EPPO indictment in Bulgaria: bribery of a State Fund Agriculture’s official
EPPO Venice Office: 30 tonnes of tobacco seized at the Port of Trieste
The Italian Customs Police and the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) seized a shipment… BronEPPO Venice Office: 30 tonnes of tobacco seized at the Port of Trieste
One more European Delegated Prosecutor appointed in Bulgaria, one rejected
The College has appointed 1 new European Delegated Prosecutor in Bulgaria. Another candidate was rejected… BronOne more European Delegated Prosecutor appointed in Bulgaria, one rejected
Tax and customs fraud in Slovakia and Czechia: estimated total damages of €48 million
Today, the Slovak office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) led an operation in… BronTax and customs fraud in Slovakia and Czechia: estimated total damages of €48 million
Two European Delegated Prosecutors from Spain appointed
We welcome 2 new European Delegated Prosecutors from Spain to the EPPO. They were appointed… BronTwo European Delegated Prosecutors from Spain appointed
EPPO signs working arrangement with European Investment Bank Group
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) signed a working arrangement on 7 December 2021 with… BronEPPO signs working arrangement with European Investment Bank Group
Counterfeit cigarette trafficking scheme between North Africa and Italy: 12 arrests and seizures in Italy
Today, the Palermo Office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) led an operation against… BronCounterfeit cigarette trafficking scheme between North Africa and Italy: 12 arrests and seizures in Italy
Corruption and manipulation of public contracts at museum in Czechia
Last week (23 November), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) led an operation in which… BronCorruption and manipulation of public contracts at museum in Czechia
Aggravated customs fraud in Germany, Austria and Slovakia: damage of more than €1.1 million to the EU budget
Last week (25 November), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) Munich office conducted 10 searches… BronAggravated customs fraud in Germany, Austria and Slovakia: damage of more than €1.1 million to the EU budget
Appointment of two European Delegated Prosecutors from Slovenia
The College of the EPPO has this morning appointed two European Delegated Prosecutors from Slovenia.… BronAppointment of two European Delegated Prosecutors from Slovenia
First conviction in EPPO case: former Slovak mayor sentenced to 3 years of conditional imprisonment
Yesterday, The Special Penal Court of the Slovak republic issued the first conviction verdict in… BronFirst conviction in EPPO case: former Slovak mayor sentenced to 3 years of conditional imprisonment
Misuse of EU funds in the agricultural sector – assets worth €215 000 seized in Italy
Yesterday, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office led an operation where €215 000 worth of assets… BronMisuse of EU funds in the agricultural sector – assets worth €215 000 seized in Italy
Former minister and 3 others arrested for suspected fraud at Croatian Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds
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Four arrested for suspected fraud at Croatian Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds
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Six arrests and seizures worth €23 million in Czechia, Romania, Slovakia
Yesterday and today, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) coordinated an operation in which law… BronSix arrests and seizures worth €23 million in Czechia, Romania, Slovakia
Pleasure boats bought with EU funds – assets worth €900 000 seized in Italy
Today, the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza), coordinated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office,… BronPleasure boats bought with EU funds – assets worth €900 000 seized in Italy
Four arrests and seizures worth €23 million in Czechia, Romania, Slovakia
Yesterday and today, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) coordinated an operation in which law… BronFour arrests and seizures worth €23 million in Czechia, Romania, Slovakia
Four more European Delegated Prosecutors appointed in Bulgaria
The College of the EPPO has appointed 4 additional European Delegated Prosecutors in Bulgaria –… BronFour more European Delegated Prosecutors appointed in Bulgaria
High-level visit from Italian Polizia di Stato to EPPO headquarters
Today, senior officials of the Italian State Police (Polizia di Stato) visited the headquarters of… BronHigh-level visit from Italian Polizia di Stato to EPPO headquarters
International strike against organised crime group: 10 arrests and seizures worth at least €13 million in Germany, Italy and Bulgaria
This morning, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) coordinated an operation where law enforcement authorities… BronInternational strike against organised crime group: 10 arrests and seizures worth at least €13 million in Germany, Italy and Bulgaria
Statement from the European Chief Prosecutor with regard to Slovenia
Yesterday, the European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi informed the Justice Ministers of the European Union… BronStatement from the European Chief Prosecutor with regard to Slovenia
EPPO conducts searches in Austria as part of cross-border investigation into customs fraud
On 29 and 30 September 2021, the EPPO conducted searches of 6 premises in Vienna… BronEPPO conducts searches in Austria as part of cross-border investigation into customs fraud
Over 3.5 million FFP2 medical masks and over €11 million in assets seized in Italy
Copyright: Guardia di Finanza At the request of the EPPO, the Guardia di Finanza of… BronOver 3.5 million FFP2 medical masks and over €11 million in assets seized in Italy
Estimated damages to EU budget in ongoing EPPO investigations: almost €4.5 billion
Since the EPPO started its operations on 1 June 2021, it has registered more than… BronEstimated damages to EU budget in ongoing EPPO investigations: almost €4.5 billion
€200 000 seized from customs fraud in Italy
The Guardia di Finanza of Genoa (Italy) have executed a preventive seizure order of over… Bron€200 000 seized from customs fraud in Italy
EPPO signs working arrangement with the European Court of Auditors
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office signed a working arrangement on 3 September 2021 with the… BronEPPO signs working arrangement with the European Court of Auditors
European Delegated Prosecutors in Croatia begin work in new premises
Today, European Delegated Prosecutors in Croatia began working in new, completely renovated premises. In this… BronEuropean Delegated Prosecutors in Croatia begin work in new premises
Premises in Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary searched in the framework of an EPPO investigation into cross-border VAT fraud
Since this morning, premises in Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary have been searched… BronPremises in Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary searched in the framework of an EPPO investigation into cross-border VAT fraud
One more European Delegated Prosecutor appointed in Romania
The College of the EPPO has appointed a seventh European Delegated Prosecutor in Romania. A… BronOne more European Delegated Prosecutor appointed in Romania
EPPO signs Working Agreement with the European Commission
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has signed on 18 June 2021 an agreement with the… BronEPPO signs Working Agreement with the European Commission
European Chief Prosecutor visits EPPO office in Greece
On 19 July 2021, the European Chief Prosecutor, Laura Kövesi, visited the EPPO office in… BronEuropean Chief Prosecutor visits EPPO office in Greece
More than 1000 fraud reports processed
Only six weeks after the European Public Prosecutor’s Office started its operations, we have already… BronMore than 1000 fraud reports processed