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  • Press release

BELENOS: €18 million of illicit cash flows uncovered across Europe in two weeks

A major customs operation has uncovered illicit movements of €18 million of cash potentially linked to money laundering, transnational criminal activities and terrorism financing. Operation BELENOS, led by the French Customs authorities, was carried out in 25 EU Member States.

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OLAF press release
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  • Press release

OLAF and EPPO investigate alleged fraud and money laundering in Romania

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) have been looking into suspected fraud worth 15 million euro in Romania. 38 house searches were carried out this week following OLAF’s and the EPPO’s investigations.

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OLAF press release
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  • Press release

Operation NOXIA: OLAF leads operation against dangerous substances

Operation NOXIA: Over 1221 tonnes of illicit waste, 27 469 litres and 5 tonnes of illicit pesticides as well as over 67 million cigarettes and 10 tonnes of tobacco have been seized as a result of the OLAF-led ASEM Joint Customs Operation.

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OLAF press release
Group photo of the participants of the 26th annual Task Group Cigarettes Conference in Ljubljana
  • News article

International efforts against tobacco smugglers

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.

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OLAF news article
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  • Press release

Around 6 million litres of illicit alcoholic drinks seized

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.

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OLAF press release
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Hungary: Indictment based on an OLAF recommendation

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

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