OLAF in figures

OLAF’s results in figures

Between 2010-2025, OLAF:

• Concluded over 3200 investigations
• Recommended the recovery of over €10.7 billion to the EU budget
• Issued over 4200 recommendations for judicial, financial, disciplinary and administrative action to be taken by the competent authorities of the Member States and the EU

As a result of OLAF’s investigative work, sums unduly spent were gradually returned to the EU budget, criminals faced prosecution before national courts and better anti-fraud safeguards were put in place throughout Europe.

What is OLAF's caseload?

Workload in 2025:

• OLAF concluded 209 investigations, issuing 216 recommendations to the relevant national and EU authorities.
• OLAF recommended the recovery of €597 million to the EU budget.
• OLAF opened 254 new investigations, following 1142 preliminary analyses carried out by OLAF experts.

For more details, check the 2025 OLAF report. 

How much does OLAF cost EU taxpayers?

• OLAF's budget for 2025 was €71.7 million