Following an investigation by the EPPO in Paris 🇫🇷, seven people were convicted this week over a €1.13 million fraud involving the French energy-renovation scheme MaPrimeRénov’.
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- On behalf of the EPPO in Rome 🇮🇹, units of the @_Carabinieri_ for Forest and Environmental Protection carried out searches and seizures in Cassino, as part of an investigation into EU subsidy fraud involving a municipal park. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…
- Friendly and constructive meetings between the European Chief Prosecutor and Polish authorities, with an agreement on the need to make EPPO's offices in Poland fully operational as soon as possible.
- The Court of Justice of the EU annuls the European Court of Auditors’ refusal to authorise staff testimony in EPPO investigation. More about this landmark ruling and the European Chief Prosecutor's reaction here: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…
- The EPPO in Bologna 🇮🇹 is leading an investigation into a suspected €1 million fraud involving EU funding intended to support the digitalisation and internationalisation of Italian businesses through e-commerce platforms. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…
- You haven’t read yet our Annual Report 2025? There’s no more excuse now! Our Annual Report 2025 is now available in all EU official languages, making it easier than ever to discover our impact. Read it here: eppo.europa.eu/assets/annual-…
- At the request of EPPO in Naples 🇮🇹, the @GDF conducted searches and asset seizures last week at the residence of 5 suspects in Naples, Caserta and the surrounding province, as part of an investigation into possible subsidy fraud involving RRF funds. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…
- Replying to @EUProsecutorFinally, they exchanged views on cooperation between the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice and the EPPO on legislative matters relevant to the EPPO’s mandate, including measures aimed at strengthening the fight against VAT fraud.
- Replying to @EUProsecutorShe urged 🇧🇬 authorities not to politicise the selection process & to complete it asap, in accordance with the applicable legal framework. The Minister emphasised he would maintain a balance between speed, transparency & accountability in the selection of the European Prosecutor.
- The European Chief Prosecutor met today with 🇧🇬Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov. The main topic of discussion was the delay in the appointment of the new European Prosecutor from Bulgaria, and the negative repercussions this will cause for the efficiency of EPPO’s work.
- Productive meeting with 🇭🇺 Minister Márta Görög. We agreed to work shoulder-to-shoulder to ensure the earliest possible start of EPPO operations in Hungary. Citizens expect results, we cannot disappoint. Much work lies ahead, and we are committed to delivering together.Hungary officially launched its #EPPO accession process, with preparations already underway to join in 2027. At a meeting today with Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruţa Kövesi, Minister Márta Görög emphasized that Hungary is ready to participate as an active and constructive partner.
- At the request of the EPPO in Bologna, Turin and Palermo 🇮🇹, the @GDF of Prato has seized additional assets worth over €6 million, as part of an investigation into a suspected VAT carousel fraud involving luxury vehicles. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…
- At the request of the EPPO in Palermo 🇮🇹, assets were seized today by the @GDF in Sicily as part of an investigation into possible fraud involving EU funds aimed at promoting veterinary public health. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…
