OLAF’s results in figures
Between 2010-2024, OLAF:
- Concluded over 3000 investigations
- Recommended the recovery of over €10.2 billion to the EU budget
- Issued over 4000 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 2024:
- OLAF concluded 246 investigations, issuing 301 recommendations to the relevant national and EU authorities.
- OLAF recommended the recovery of €871.5 million to the EU budget.
- OLAF opened 230 new investigations, following 1138 preliminary analyses carried out by OLAF experts.
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For more details, check the 2024 OLAF report.
How much does OLAF cost EU taxpayers?
- OLAF's budget for 2024 was €67.2 million