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A major operation targeting the import of counterfeit goods into the European Union has led to the seizure in Portugal of truck parts worth hundreds of thousands of euros and with a serious risk to road safety.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), in cooperation with the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union and AFCOS Cyprus, hosted the 4th annual OLAF Expenditure Conference this week in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. 

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has played an important role in supporting the operation code-named Coal of the Alps (Carbone delle Alpi), which uncovered a complex cross-border scheme involving systemic circumvention of EU’s waste legislation.

The European Anti-Fraud Office has supported a coordinated customs operation with Polish and Spanish customs that led to the seizure of several containers of textiles suspected of being diverted onto the EU grey market instead of being exported to Africa as declared.

The European Anti-Fraud Office has played a central role in uncovering a large-scale customs and VAT fraud scheme involving imports of textiles, footwear, electric bicycles and other goods - leading to significant criminal enforcement action by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Poland.

In 2025, the European Anti-Fraud Office recommended the recovery of misused EU funds amounting to almost €600 million, according to its annual report released today.

The European Anti-Fraud Office, together with customs authorities from 30 countries, has successfully carried out a large-scale operation targeting the illicit trade in e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

OLAF hosted the African-European Investigation Forum, held on 17–18 March 2026 in Brussels, bringing together around 80 representatives of investigative, control and anti-corruption authorities from across Africa to discuss best practices and exchange operational experience.

The Fight Against Fraud Department has ensured, supported and coordinated the fulfilment of Romania's obligations regarding the protection of the financial interests of the European Union.