Ukraine: EIB and State Bureau of Investigation to safeguard EIB investments
The EIB is stepping up cooperation with Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to safeguard EU financial interests in Ukraine from fraud,…
Eurojust: Support for German-Cypriot operation targeting €10m investment fraud
German and Cypriot authorities have launched a coordinated operation to block 13 fake investment platforms, with support from Eurojust and…
Successful operation against fraudsters targeting cities and municipalities – Eurojust
German and Italian authorities worked together with Eurojust and Europol to stop a fraudulent scheme. The suspects targeted public institutions,…
Eurojust supports operation against Albanian drug-trafficking ring in Italy: 66 arrests
A large-scale cocaine-smuggling ring was dismantled by authorities in Italy, Albania, Poland and Switzerland, coordinated by Eurojust.
Authorities dismantle a €113m fraudulent investment scheme – Eurojust
A fraudulent pyramid scheme was taken down by authorities from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Lithuania and Liechtenstein, with the support…
Eurojust: Network of luxury car thieves dismantled
A large-scale ring of luxury car thieves has been dismantled with the support of Eurojust and Europol. Using straw men…
Eurojust: Five criminals behind social benefit fraud convicted in UK
Five Bulgarian members of an organised crime group responsible for the largest-ever fraud against the United Kingdom benefit system pleaded…
Full-scale action: €2bn money laundering network via Lithuanian financial institution
Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Italy, Latvia and Lithuania have taken concerted action against a large-scale money laundering business,…
Vote on payment services: Better access to cash and protection against fraud and hidden charges
On Wednesday, Economic and Monetary Affairs MEPs voted for more open and competitive payment services sector in the EU, with…
Online investment fraud: Eurojust crackdown on criminal network
Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Germany, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Sweden have carried out a coordinated action against an organised…
Europol and Eurojust support disruption of multi-million euro voice-phishing gang
Czech and Ukrainian police have disrupted, with the support of Europol and Eurojust, a prolific phishing gang believed to have…
Online fraud with cryptocurrencies: Eurojust and Europol actions across Europe
At the request of the Swiss authorities, Eurojust has coordinated several actions against an online fraud network in EU Member…
Another European blow against the ‘Ndrangheta criminal organisation: 34 arrests
Eurojust and Europol have supported the competent authorities in Italy, Germany and Austria in a new operation against the ‘Ndrangheta…
Cum-cum and Cum-ex dividend fraud and tax evasion: Eurojust supports Dutch and Finnish actions
During an action day, two suspects were arrested in the Netherlands and Finland, who are allegedly involved in so-called ‘Cum-Cum’…
Large-scale food fraud and tax evasion: Crackdown on a Lithuanian criminal network
Supported by Eurojust and Europol, judicial and law enforcement authorities in Lithuania, Estonia, France and Germany have dismantled a Lithuanian…
Eurojust: Main iSpoof website admin sentenced to 13 years
iSpoof, a website that allowed criminals to impersonate trusted corporations, was taken down in November 2022 in an international joint…
Eurojust: Strike against OCG that defrauded thousands of companies
The Hague, 26 April 2023 Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Germany, Estonia and Latvia...
Fraudulent online investment platform: Eurojust & Europol support five high-value arrests
13 April 2023 Eurojust and Europol have supported a new coordinated action against a fraudulent...
UK: New legislation on fraud offence
London, 11 April 2023 New offence will make it easier to prosecute a large organisation...
Fighting fraud, corruption, environmental crime: Eurojust and OLAF step up their cooperation
29 March 2023 Eurojust and OLAF (European Anti-Fraud Office) have concluded a new Working Arrangement...
The criminal use of ChatGPT: Europol organizes a number of workshops
The Hague, 27 March 2023 In response to the growing public attention given to ChatGPT,...
Eurojust supports operation against cryptocurrency fraud in Romania and Moldova
The Hague, 2 March 2023 Eurojust has assisted the Romanian and Moldovan authorities with dismantling...
Europol: Crack-down on fraudsters targeting public sector companies in Hungary
The Hague, 27 July 2022 With Europol’s support, the Hungarian authorities have cracked down on...
Historic 17th century Gentileschi painting returned to Italy – Eurojust
The Hague, 19 July 2022 A historic 17th century painting by the Italian baroque painter...
Eurojust: Italian authorities halt fraud against national healthcare system
The Hague, 10 June 2022 Supported by Eurojust, judicial and law enforcement authorities in Italy...
EU Auditors call for better use of blacklisting to protect EU funds against fraud
Luxembourg 23/05/2022 Blacklisting is not used effectively to prevent EU funds from being paid out...
EP Study: Identifying Patterns of Fraud with EU Funds under Shared Management
This study examines the extent and nature of fraud in EU funds under shared management....
Eurojust: Fraud scheme of at least €440m in Italy halted
Italian and Austrian authorities have dismantled a massive fraud scheme set up by a criminal...
EU Digital COVID Certificate: New revocation feature against fraud
Today, the Commission adopted an EU mechanism that allows revoking fraudulent or erroneous EU Digital...
MEPs: Revision of EU financial rules must improve oversight by EP
Revision of EU’s financial regulation should bolster the protection of EU’s financial interests and ensure...
Eurojust: Fraud scheme of at least EUR 120 million in Italy halted
The Hague, 7 July 2021 Eurojust has supported the Italian authorities in bringing to a...
EU Commission on the EU Public Prosecutor’s launch: New chapter in fighting cross-border crime
Vice-President Vera Jourová, Commissioner Johannes Hahn and Commissioner Didier Reynders made the following statement, welcoming the start of activities of...
EU Council sets out 10 priorities in fight against organised crime
The Council today adopted conclusions setting the 2022-2025 EU priorities for the fight against serious...
S&Ds demand strong action against Czech PM Andrej Babiš’ conflict of interest: “Repay or resign!”
The Socialists and Democrats call for swift and strong measures in the case of the...
EP DRAFT REPORT on the protection of the EU’s financial interests – combatting fraud – annual report 2019
DRAFT REPORT on the protection of the EU’s financial interests – combatting fraud – annual...
Use of big data and AI in fighting corruption and misuse of public funds – Workshop by the EP Committee on Budgetary Control
This workshop aims to investigate how the new technologies are already being used in the...