Developing strong working relations with EU anti-fraud actors and national authorities allows OLAF greater flexibility and oversight when it comes to identifying, investigating and preventing fraud and wrongdoing. This cooperation is especially important when it comes to tackling cross-border frauds.
This page highlights some of our cooperation activities with the EU Member States and provides key anti-fraud details about each country.
A glossary of abbreviations is available at the bottom of the page.
Belgium
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 2
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- Planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (regional, sectoral national/regional, authority level, programme level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Commission Interdépartementale pour la Coordination de la Lutte contre les Fraudes dans les secteurs économiques (CICF / ICCF)
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Administrative Arrangement on Cooperation and Exchange of Information between the Belgian 'Cellule de Traitement des Informations Financières/ Cel voor Financiële Informatieverwerking' (CRIF/CFI) and the 'European Anti-Fraud Office' (OLAF) (signed 03/2022)
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
OLAF press releases related to Belgium
Bulgaria
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Interior, AFCOS Directorate
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Administrative Cooperation Arrangement between the European Anti-Fraud Office and the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, signed in January 2022.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
OLAF press releases related to Bulgaria
Czechia
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 3
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Department 47 - "Central Harmonisation Unit", Unit 4703
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Cooperation Arrangement between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Supreme Public Prosecutors Office of the Czech Republic in the Fight against Fraud and Other Irregularities Detrimental to the Communities' Financial Interests during the Phase prior to the Czech Republic's Accession to the European Union, signed in January 2002.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
OLAF press releases related to Czechia
Denmark
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- Planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (sectoral national, authority level, programme level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Centre for Climate, Environment and the EU
Other activities
High-Level Conference on Customs Fraud - From Budapest to Copenhagen, 11 - 13 November 2025
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
OLAF press releases related to Denmark
Germany
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 6
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (regional, sectoral regional, anti-corruption, authority level, programme level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Federal Ministry for Finance, Department E A 6
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Administrative Cooperation Arrangement between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) of the Federal Republic of Germany, signed in November 2014.
Other activities
OLAF hosted a joint delegation from German police of Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Thuringia on 13 November
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
OLAF press releases related to Germany
Estonia
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (sectoral national, anti-corruption, authority level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Financial Control Department
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
OLAF press releases related to Estonia
Ireland
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 2
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFS implemented (other)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Department of Finance, International & EU Division, EU Budget Section
Other activities
OLAF hosted an online meeting at the request of the Irish Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, 3 April.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Ireland
Greece
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 2
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (sectoral national, anti-corruption)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
National Transparency Authority (NTA) - Governor’s Office General; Directorate of Integrity & Accountability AFCOS Independent Unit
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Greece
Spain
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 12
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- Planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (regional, sectoral national, anti-corruption, authority level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
- Cooperation Agreement between the General Council of Notaries (CNG) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), signed in March 2023;
- Cooperation Agreement between the European Anti-Fraud Office and the College of Registrars for obtaining formal commercial disclosure of registers and consultation of the beneficial ownership of commercial companies by means of the business register, signed in July 2023;
- Cooperation Arrangement between the 'Fiscalía General del Estado' of Spain and the European Anti-Fraud Office, signed in January 2008.
Other activities
- OLAF Director-General mission to Madrid, Spain, 16-18 March 2025;
- Study visit from EOI (School of Industrial Organization) & Instituto de Estudios Fiscales, 17 September;
- MEP Barrena visited OLAF together with a group of MPs from the Basque Parliament in view of a new law against corruption practices, 4 March.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Spain
France
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
NAFS implemented
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Mission Interministérielle de Coordination Anti Fraude (MICAF)
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
- Cooperation Agreement between the European Anti-Fraud Office and the National Council of Commercial Court Clerks (Conseil National des Greffiers des Tribunaux de Commerce, CNGTC), signed on 1 June 2023;
- Specific Agreement between the European Anti-Fraud Office and Infogreffe, Groupement d’Intérêt Economique, signed on 1 June 2023.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to France
Croatia
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 2
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFS implemented (sectoral national, anti-corruption, authority level, programme level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Directorate for Financial Management, Internal Audit and Supervision Service for Coordination of the Anti-Fraud Coordination System related to EU funds
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Croatia
Italy
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 18
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
NAFS implemented (RRF strategy)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Italian Anti-fraud coordination service (IT-AFCOS); Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Department for European Affairs; Committee for combating fraud against the European Union (COLAF)
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
- Procura Generale della Corte dei Conti (signed 25/09/2013); Guardia di Finanza (signed in 06/2012);
- Italian National Anticorruption Authority (ANAC) (signed in 04/2016);
- Direzione Nazionale Antimafia (DNA) (signed in 01/2017);
- The Carabinieri (signed in 05/2017)
Other activities
- Online technical meeting on RRF with Italian AFCOS, 10 April;
- OLAF hosted a 'BETKONEXT' workshop "New Evidence on Fraud Schemes, Regulatory Gaps, and Administrative Challenges" in collaboration with the Italian AFCOS, 27 October;
- 2 visits from Guardia di Finanza to OLAF, 24 & 30 September 2025 (Brussels);
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Italy
Cyprus
Anti-Fraud Strategies (State of play)
- NAFS implemented
- AFS implemented (programme level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Treasury of the Republic, Verifications and Certification Directorate
Other activities
(Acting) OLAF Director-General mission to Cyprus, 26 - 27 November 2025.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Cyprus
Latvia
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 9
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, EU Funds Audit Department, Anti-Fraud Coordination Service of Latvia
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Administrative Cooperation Arrangement between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Latvia, signed in October 2013.
Other activities
OLAF hosted a two-day study visit from the Anticorruption Office (KNAB) of Latvia, in the framework of BACPE (Best Anti-Corruption Practice Exchanged) Project to visit other EPAC/EACN members, 25-26 February.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Latvia
Lithuania
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 8
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- Planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (anti-corruption)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of the Interior, Financial Crime Investigation Service
Other activities
OLAF hosted a two-day study visit from the Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania (STT), in the framework of BACPE (Best Anti-Corruption Practice Exchanged) Project to visit other EPAC/EACN members, 25-26 February.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Lithuania
Luxembourg
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 3
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- Planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (authority level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Directorate of International Financial Relations, Development Aid and Compliance
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Luxembourg
Hungary
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 6
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- NAFS implemented;
- AFS implemented (anti-corruption)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
National Tax and Customs Administration, Central Management, OLAF Coordination Bureau, Anti-Fraud Coordination Service
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Administrative Cooperation Arrangement between the European Anti-Fraud Office and the Office of the Prosecutor General of Hungary, signed in February 2022
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Hungary
Malta
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Office of the Prime Minister, IAID Cabinet Office, Internal Audit and Investigations Department
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Malta
Netherlands
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- Planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (sectoral national)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Douane Informatiecentrum - DIC (Customs Information Centre) Douane Nederland (Douane Rotterdam Rijnmond)
Other activities
24th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly, the Hague, 24-25 November 2025.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to the Netherlands
Austria
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (sectoral national)
AFCOS (Responsible authority)
Federal Ministry for Finance, Department for Anti-fraud, Tax and Customs
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Austria
Poland
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 25
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (programme level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Department for Audit of Public Funds
Other activities
OLAF hosted a tailored-made workshop for the Supreme Audit Office (NIK), 25-26 November.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Poland
Portugal
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Inspeção-Geral de Finanças (IGF)
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Portugal
Romania
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 24
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- NAFS implemented;
- AFS implemented (authority level, programme level)
AFCOS (Responsible authority)
Government of Romania, DLAF - Fight Against Fraud Department
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Protocol between the National Trade Register Office (NTRO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office, signed in May 2025
Other activities
- Between 20 and 23 May, together with the Romanian Police and Romania’s Department for the Fight Against Fraud, OLAF hosted European anti-fraud specialists in Bucharest to discuss the use of digital tools to fight fraud against the EU budget.
- Annual conference of External Aid Agencies of EU Member States and EEA countries, Bucarest, 22 - 24 October 2025
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Romania
Slovenia
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 1
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (authority level)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Budget Supervision Office of the Republic of Slovenia
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Slovenia
Slovakia
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 2
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Government Office of the Slovak Republic, Section of Control
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Slovakia
Finland
Number of UAFP grants awarded (2021-2024): 3
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
AFS implemented (sectoral national, anti-corruption)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Ministry of Finance, Government Financial Controller's Function
Other activities
- OLAF Director-General received Finnish group from 'Brysselin Kansallisseura', 14 February 2025;
- OLAF Director-General received Federation of Finnish Enterprises', 11 April 2025;
- Deputy Director-Genral hosted the Vaikuttajakoulut (Influencer Schools) - project 'Take Over EU', 15 May (Brussels);
- 2025 Helsinki OLAF Conference (joint event of 3rd Expenditure Conference and the Annual AFCOS meeting held in Helsinki), 10-12 June 2025;
- (acting) OLAF Director-General met with the Deputy State Secretary for European Affairs, 26 August 2025;
- (acting) OLAF Director-General hosted a delegation from the Tampere Chamber of Commerce, 18 September 2025 (Brussels);
- (acting) OLAF Director-General meeting with two committees from Chamber of Commerce Finland, 14 October 2025.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Finland
Sweden
Anti-Fraud Strategies (state of play)
- No planned adoption of NAFS;
- AFS implemented (sectoral national)
AFCOS (responsible authority)
Swedish Economic Crime Authority (Ekobrottsmyndigheten)
ACAs (authority and date of signature)
Administrative Cooperation Arrangement between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), signed in June 2013.
Other activities
OLAF hosted a tailored-made workshop for the Swedish Economic Crime Authority, 15-16 January.
Investigative results 2021-2025*
In the press
Press releases related to Sweden
* The charts do not contain data on investigations on EU funds managed directly by EU institutions and bodies. Such investigations may concern economic operators in several Member States or third countries. Although OLAF carries out such investigations often with the support of the national authorities, the complexity of the investigations does not make it possible to attribute them to a specific Member State or third country.
Glossary
- AFCOS
- ACA
Administrative Cooperation Arrangement
- UAFP
- NAFS
National Anti-Fraud Strategy
- AFS
Anti-Fraud Strategy
- Regional AFS (crosscutting and covering the EU’s financial interests)
- Sectoral national strategy (covering the whole national territory)
- Sectoral regional AFS Anti-corruption strategy (also covering the EU’s financial interests)
- Authority level AFS
- Programme level AFS
Source: PIF-Report 2024