European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)

The EPPO in Madrid 🇪🇸 confirms it has opened an investigation into possible fraud affecting EU funds earmarked for the maintenance of the section of the railway track near the town of Adamuz (Cordoba, Spain) connecting Madrid and Seville. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

The EPPO in Rotterdam 🇳🇱 has concluded an investigation into EU subsidy fraud related to cancer research projects following the issuance of a punitive order against one individual, sanctioned with 60 hours of community service and a fine of €10 000. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

At the request of the EPPO in Palermo 🇮🇹, the @GDF Italian Financial Police carried out searches and seized a clandestine cigarette factory, several storage facilities, and 25 tonnes of cigarettes and shredded tobacco. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

The EPPO in Riga 🇱🇻 has dismantled an organised crime group involving public officials suspected of wrongdoing in public procurement procedures for the acquisition of IT systems by state institutions. 20 suspects were detained yesterday. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

At the request of the EPPO in Berlin 🇩🇪, multiple searches were conducted today in five different federal states of Germany, in a probe into suspected customs fraud and tax evasion involving the imports of aluminium from China into the EU. More: link.europa.eu/xgHdWV

Help us tell EPPO’s story! Are you a young graduate passionate about communication and looking to launch your EU career? Our team is looking for 3 trainees in media relations, internal comms & events, graphic design/AV. Apply here: eppo.europa.eu/en/careers/vac… 📅Deadline: 7/04/2026

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant! Would you like to support the development of the EPPO's procurement function? Do you have at least 3 years of relevant experience? 👉 Check out the vacancy notice: link.europa.eu/YfNCJc 📅 Apply by 6 April, and join the EPPO!

At the request of the EPPO in Naples and Venice 🇮🇹, the Italian Financial Police @GDF executed a seizure order targeting assets worth more than €32 million in an investigation into a large-scale VAT carousel fraud in the IT sector. More: link.europa.eu/3Y8wPx

The EPPO in Zagreb 🇭🇷 initiated an investigation against two individuals and one educational institution suspected of subsidy fraud and document forgery. The two suspects were arrested yesterday at the EPPO’s request. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

The European Parliament has approved the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the next European Chief Prosecutor. His mandate starts on 1 November 2026. European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi welcomed the decision and expressed confidence in his leadership. 👉 eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

The Council agreed today to appoint Andrés Ritter as the new chief prosecutor at the @EUProsecutor office. He joined 🇩🇪 prosecution service in 1995 and has served as deputy European chief prosecutor since 2020. Next: confirmation by the @Europarl_EN. link.europa.eu/bG6JVV

The EPPO in Paris 🇫🇷 secures convictions of two managers and a company for customs fraud involving a yacht imported from the 🇺🇸. Fines and suspended sentences imposed. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

We welcomed representatives from Sweden's Economic Crime Authority and Tax Authority 🇸🇪 for a three-day visit. It included, among others, a presentation on the EPPO’s international cooperation, and a discussion on future cooperation with Swedish authorities. @Ekobrottsmyndig

The EPPO in Turin 🇮🇹 secures a €2 million seizure in investigation into fraud with RRF funds. Amongst the assets frozen, belonging to 12 individuals, are balances of current bank accounts, 3 properties, 2 luxury cars and shares in 3 companies. More: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

Today, the EPPO welcomed a delegation of the Slovak Financial Administration 🇸🇰. The visit was marked by the signature of a working arrangement and provided an opportunity to exchange views on ongoing cooperation in the fight against financial crime.

🔊An exciting opportunity awaits young graduates at the EPPO – the EU’s independent prosecution office! We are launching our brand new extended traineeship programme with multiple positions across the organisation. Apply here: eppo.europa.eu/en/careers/vac… 📅Deadline: 7 April 2026

The EPPO in Berlin and Cologne 🇩🇪and Prague 🇨🇿 are leading an EU-wide strike against a suspected criminal organisation believed to have orchestrated a €103 million VAT fraud scheme through the sale of luxury cars. More details: eppo.europa.eu/en/media/news/…

"This prize bears the name of Robert Blum, a symbol of civic courage and responsibility. In this spirit, the prize money will be donated to Ukraine, as a sign of solidarity with those who are defending Europe’s democratic values today.”

"because it makes justice tangible and equality before the law effective. And the best defence of rule of law is determination in applying the law and integrity."

Today, the European Chief Prosecutor was awarded the Leipzig 🇩🇪 Robert Blum Prize for Democracy. The prize honours Ms. Kövesi’s advocacy for judicial independence, combating financial crime, and her decisive action in building European rule-of-law institutions. @StadtLeipzig