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Bulgarian Winemaker Charged with EU Fund Fraud
Politicsdnevnik-bg2d ago

Bulgarian Winemaker Charged with EU Fund Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has charged a Bulgarian winemaker who allegedly attempted to fraudulently obtain 348,000 euros from an EU project intended for planting new vineyards.

European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates EU Funds Fraud
Businessdigi24hotnewsnewsbeast1mo ago3 sources

European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates EU Funds Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), led by Laura Codruța Kövesi, is investigating fraud involving EU funds, including those used by companies linked to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Separately, EPPO also seized assets worth nearly 71 million euros in Greece related to a VAT fraud scheme.

EPPO Issues Mistaken Felony Summonses to Greek MPs
Politicsiefimerida3mo ago

EPPO Issues Mistaken Felony Summonses to Greek MPs

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has mistakenly issued felony summonses to several New Democracy MPs who are under investigation for misdemeanors related to the OPEKEPE case, prompting criticism of 'carelessness' from New Democracy.

Hungary's EU Fund Access Linked to EPPO Membership
Politicshvg4mo ago

Hungary's EU Fund Access Linked to EPPO Membership

Discussions highlight that Hungary could unlock withheld European Union funds by joining the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). This move is presented as a "lifeline" that the current Fidesz government has not utilized, but which the Tisza party might pursue.

European Prosecutor Indicts 4 Greek MPs in Corruption Probe
Financenewsbeast1mo ago

European Prosecutor Indicts 4 Greek MPs in Corruption Probe

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens has filed criminal charges against 22 individuals, including four active members of parliament, former senior public officials, and political office executives, as part of an investigation into an alleged organized crime ring.

Hungary Joins European Public Prosecutor's Office
Worldyle-uutisetder-standardorf+23telexdie-presseel-mundodelfi-ltdigi24hvgindex-hrn1-serbia+15 more1mo ago26 sources

Hungary Joins European Public Prosecutor's Office

Hungary has announced its decision to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), a move aimed at unlocking European funds and combating corruption. This decision comes as various judicial and anti-corruption bodies across the region are taking action against alleged misconduct and fraud.

Politicsekathimerini2mo ago

OPEKEPE fraud suspects testify to EPPO

The latest group of suspects involved in the OPEKEPE fraud case are currently testifying to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), as investigations continue into the alleged irregularities.

Greek Law Limits EU Prosecutor's Role in Farm Subsidy Scandal
Politicsnaftemporiki3mo ago

Greek Law Limits EU Prosecutor's Role in Farm Subsidy Scandal

A new legislative regulation proposed by the Greek government is reportedly limiting the role of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in investigating an agricultural subsidies scandal. This move has drawn objections from the EPPO, to which Greek government sources have responded.

Croatian Ministry of Justice Rejects Claims of Attacks on EPPO
Politicsindex-hrjutarnji-list4mo ago2 sources

Croatian Ministry of Justice Rejects Claims of Attacks on EPPO

Croatia's Ministry of Justice, Public Administration, and Digital Transformation has rejected allegations made by Chief European Prosecutor Laura Kövesi, stating that claims of attacks on the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) are unfounded.

KNAB Investigates Fraud and Abuse of Power in Latvian Hospitals
Businesslsm-lv26d ago

KNAB Investigates Fraud and Abuse of Power in Latvian Hospitals

Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), conducted searches in Jelgava and Bauska hospitals as part of a criminal investigation into large-scale fraud and abuse of power related to procurement.

EPPO Investigates Hospital Procurement Fraud in Romania
Worlddigi2427d ago

EPPO Investigates Hospital Procurement Fraud in Romania

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), led by Laura Codruța Kovesi, conducted seven searches in Romania as part of an investigation into hospital procurement fraud. Prosecutors suspect that project budgets were artificially inflated by manipulating the estimated value of medical equipment.

European Prosecutor Investigates €46.9M VAT Fraud in Greece
Worldnaftemporiki1mo ago

European Prosecutor Investigates €46.9M VAT Fraud in Greece

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) conducted extensive investigations in Attica and Kastoria, Greece, as part of an inquiry into an alleged €46.9 million 'carousel' VAT fraud scheme, seizing cryptocurrencies and 88 properties.

Ten Sentenced in 'Geodesy Affair' Corruption Case in Croatia
Politicsjutarnji-list1mo ago

Ten Sentenced in 'Geodesy Affair' Corruption Case in Croatia

A Zagreb County Court in Croatia has issued its first verdict against ten individuals, following an indictment by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Zagreb for corruption and misuse of EU funds related to the Ministry of Culture and the Faculty of Geodesy.

Kovesi Sends Message to Floridis: 'We Are Here to Stay'
Worldavgi2mo ago

Kovesi Sends Message to Floridis: 'We Are Here to Stay'

Laura Codruța Kövesi, the European Chief Prosecutor, sent a message to Greek Justice Minister Floridis, stating that the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is 'here to stay,' following a statement and letter from Luxembourg.

EU Prosecutors Probe French Far-Right Party Over Fraud
Worldle-figaroder-standardtelex+8delfi-ltindex-hrn1-serbiaYahoojutarnji-listdh-les-sportsndtvreporter-al3mo ago11 sources

EU Prosecutors Probe French Far-Right Party Over Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into France's far-right National Rally party and its leader, Jordan Bardella, over suspected fraud related to the misuse of European Parliament funds for media training.

European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates Corruption Cases
WorldbloombergFTThe Guardian+32fazaftonbladetlsm-lvSCMPsvenska-dagbladetrzeczpospolitatelextvn24+24 more3mo ago35 sources

European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates Corruption Cases

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is actively investigating various corruption cases across Europe, including alleged misuse of EU funds and irregularities involving public officials. These investigations have led to summonses and raised concerns about corruption and media freedom in several countries.

Greek Parliament Allows EPPO Investigation of 13 MPs
Worlddnevnik-bgiefimerida3mo ago2 sources

Greek Parliament Allows EPPO Investigation of 13 MPs

The Greek parliament has approved the investigation of 13 of its members by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi expressed agreement with the Prime Minister, emphasizing the need to quickly complete investigations into political figures.

Greek MPs React to European Prosecutor's Office Actions
Politicsiefimerida4mo ago

Greek MPs React to European Prosecutor's Office Actions

Greek politicians are responding to developments involving the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). Thanos Plevris has denied reports of charges against him, while Stelios Petsas commented on voting on immunity waivers for Members of Parliament.

Omiš Bypass Project Reported to EPPO Over Suspected Misuse of EU Funds
Politicsindex-hr4mo ago

Omiš Bypass Project Reported to EPPO Over Suspected Misuse of EU Funds

The "Volim Omiš" association and the "Savez za Poljica," along with local committees and citizen initiatives, have filed a report with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) regarding the Omiš bypass project, citing suspicions of illegalities, irrational spending of EU funds, and serious risks.