The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has played a key role in a large-scale operation targeting the smuggling of high-quality counterfeit designer clothing, footwear and accessories into the European Union.
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The European Anti-Fraud Office hosted a dedicated workshop with representatives from the Serbian Ministry of Finance to enhance cooperation in the fight against fraud as well as to improve the use of EU reporting tools, including the Irregularity Management System (IMS).
In 2024, the Fight against Fraud Department reconfirmed its position as national anti-fraud coordinator and trusted partner of the European institutions involved in the fight against fraud, corruption and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the EU.
Close cooperation between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and Polish national authorities has led to the uncovering of a sophisticated VAT fraud scheme involving goods imported from China into the European Union.
A major seizure of counterfeit t-shirts and uniforms bound for a high-profile football event was carried out in Spain on Friday, 25 April, thanks to crucial intelligence provided by OLAF.
On 10 April, investigators from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) joined officers from the Lithuanian Customs Criminal Service (MKT) in a successful raid on a company suspected of violating EU sanctions.
The European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) played a key role in investigating a sophisticated fraud and money laundering scheme involving European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) resources, with an estimated financial impact of EUR 9.5 million.
On March 31, 2025, the Paris Correctional Court found nine Members or former Members of European Parliament and several parliamentary assistants guilty of embezzling European Union funds.
