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The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) together with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia organised the 26th annual Task Group Cigarettes Conference in Ljubljana on 10 and 11 October 2023.

Customs and police authorities in Europe have seized over 6.5 million litres of illicit alcoholic beverages, wine and beer in a targeted action led by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). OLAF’s targeted action was part of Europol-Interpol operation OPSON XII.

The Debrecen District Public Prosecution Office has submitted an indictment against two representatives of foundations that misused EU and national funds.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) organised a two-day seminar for Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) of the EU candidate countries and potential candidates.

Investigations carried out by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) have pointed to possible irregularities in the implementation of a railway infrastructure project in Bulgaria.

From 7th to 11th of August AFCOS Latvia hosted colleagues from Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine to share experience on protection of EU financial interests and measures to combat fraud.

Today the European Commission has adopted its 2022 Annual Report on the protection of the EU’s financial interests (‘PIF’ report). The overall number of cases of fraud and irregularities detected and reported slightly increased in 2022, the report shows.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) supported the authorities in the Tulcea County in Romania in an important operation to prevent and combat the trafficking of toxic products.

The Greek authorities have seized 15.6 tonnes of illicit refrigerant gases thanks to support provided by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).