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Over € 2 million seized in Italy in an aggravated smuggling case of e-bikes
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and the Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) in Venice seized yesterday (21 April) over € 2 million in financial assets in an investigation launched by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
More than 3 years in prison: fast conviction in Germany in cross-border VAT evasion case
Six months ago, an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) led to searches, arrests of six suspects and seizures worth €23 million in Czechia, Romania and Slovakia. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of forming a criminal organization and evading taxes.
One more European Delegated Prosecutor appointed in Czechia
The College of the EPPO has appointed 1 additional European Delegated Prosecutor (EDP) in Czech Republic.
EPPO’s statement on the decision by the Fiscal General del Estado
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has taken note of the decision of 28 March 2022 by the Fiscal General del Estado to divide the competence over the same facts between the Fiscalia Anticorrupcion and the EPPO. The EPPO is of the view that this decision is not in line with EU law and will continue its investigation.
EPPO’s statement on competence adjudication in Spain
The EPPO regrets the controversy that has arisen concerning the competence adjudication over a particular case in Spain. As a general rule, the EPPO does not comment on specific cases but considers that this particular one has broader implications.
Construction material worth €6 million seized in EPPO investigation in Bulgaria
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is investigating 9 Bulgarian companies that are suspected of committing fraud to obtain EU funds. Earlier this week, on 22 March, 25 searches were conducted in Sofia and other cities in the districts of Sofia, Pernik and Montana, and 10 suspects were questioned.
The EPPO investigates €5.4 billion worth of loss to the EU budget in its first 7 months of activity
In its first annual report, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) gives an account of the first 7 months of its operational activity. For the first time, statistics on EPPO operations per participating Member State, crime, seizures, number of indictments and other key figures are shared.
One more European Delegated Prosecutor appointed in Italy
The College of the EPPO has appointed 1 new European Delegated Prosecutor in Italy.
Statement on EPPO’s activities in Bulgaria
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) confirms that it has received several reports from Bulgaria with serious allegations of fraud with EU funds and systemic corruption, involving top officials. Investigations are ongoing. No further details will be released in order not to endanger their outcome. If any additional information can be made public, we will do so proactively.
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 Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova this morning. During their visit to Ukraine, the European Public Prosecutor’s office (EPPO) and the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine signed a working arrangement.