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OLAF – Fighting The Illicit Activities of Organised Criminals In The Field of EU Financing

OLAF and the Italian National Prosecutor exchange expertise   EU funding provides opportunities to generate economic growth and to promote job creation across Europe. It is crucial that this funding fulfils its purpose and does not fall into the hands of networks of organised criminals whose sole intention is to draw illicit profit, defrauding the […]

OLAF – Allocated Million For the Fight Against Fraud

The European Commission has pledged 14.5 million euros to support Member States in fighting fraud, corruption and other illegal activities. Under the Hercule III Anti-fraud Programme, the Commission will finance projects such as training customs officers to better recognize illegal trade or investing in x-ray scanners to help stamp out smuggling. “Member States must be […]

OLAF Host Training: Fraud Deterrent

OLAF and Luxembourg customs host training on communication as a fraud deterrent With fraudulent activities costing European taxpayers several hundred million euros every year, it is crucial that the public is kept constantly informed on how to fight fraud throughout European Union (EU) Member States. That is why some 80 anti-fraud communicators from OLAF’s partner […]