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Germany: EPPO arrests suspects and carries out searches and seizures in €10 million VAT carousel fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) is leading an investigation into a suspected €10 million cross-border VAT carousel fraud scheme. 28 searches and seizures were conducted yesterday, resulting in three arrests in Leipzig and Munich.
Germany: First conviction in EPPO investigation cluster Midas
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) has secured the first convictions in the EPPO investigation cluster Midas, a large-scale VAT fraud case spanning 17 countries and involving an estimated damage of €195 million.
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.