EU currents - multiple arrests for organised agricultural subsidy abuse; agencies pursue more joint casework

European Union (EU) anti-fraud agencies have been targeting swindles involving the dishonest earning of agricultural subsidies. The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), working with Greek police, have arrested 37 organised crime suspects allegedly operating a large-scale subsidy fraud and money laundering scheme involving claims for agricultural subsidies using misleading documents.

By Keith Nuthall

European Union (EU) anti-fraud agencies have been targeting swindles involving the dishonest earning of agricultural subsidies. The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), working with Greek police, have arrested 37 organised crime suspects allegedly operating a large-scale subsidy fraud and money laundering scheme involving claims for agricultural subsidies using misleading documents.