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KNAB Investigates Fraud and Abuse of Power in Latvian Hospitals
Businesslsm-lv4d ago

KNAB Investigates Fraud and Abuse of Power in Latvian Hospitals

Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), conducted searches in Jelgava and Bauska hospitals as part of a criminal investigation into large-scale fraud and abuse of power related to procurement.

Obstruction Alleged in Novi Sad Canopy Collapse Proceedings
Politicsn1-serbia4d ago

Obstruction Alleged in Novi Sad Canopy Collapse Proceedings

Professor Tanasije Marinković, a member of the Inquiry Commission investigating the Novi Sad canopy collapse, stated that proceedings before the Novi Sad Higher Public Prosecutor's Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime are consistently being obstructed.

New Charges Filed in Poland's RARS Investigation
Politicstvn249d ago

New Charges Filed in Poland's RARS Investigation

Four additional individuals have been charged in the ongoing investigation into irregularities at Poland's Government Strategic Reserves Agency (RARS), bringing the total number of cases to 18, according to the National Public Prosecutor's Office.

Greek Government Responds to OPEKEPE Scandal and EPPO Findings
Financeiefimeridanewsbeast10d ago2 sources

Greek Government Responds to OPEKEPE Scandal and EPPO Findings

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis have commented on the OPEKEPE case and the European Public Prosecutor's Office, with Mitsotakis stating politicians were unfairly slandered and Marinakis criticizing the opposition.

European Prosecutor Indicts 4 Greek MPs in Corruption Probe
Financenewsbeast10d ago

European Prosecutor Indicts 4 Greek MPs in Corruption Probe

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens has filed criminal charges against 22 individuals, including four active members of parliament, former senior public officials, and political office executives, as part of an investigation into an alleged organized crime ring.

European Prosecutor Investigates €46.9M VAT Fraud in Greece
Worldnaftemporiki12d ago

European Prosecutor Investigates €46.9M VAT Fraud in Greece

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) conducted extensive investigations in Attica and Kastoria, Greece, as part of an inquiry into an alleged €46.9 million 'carousel' VAT fraud scheme, seizing cryptocurrencies and 88 properties.

Corruption affair in Luxembourg's migration authority
Worldluxemburger-wort16d ago

Corruption affair in Luxembourg's migration authority

A corruption affair has emerged within Luxembourg's migration authority, with the public prosecutor's office having issued warnings about the situation as early as 2023, highlighting issues with information exchange laws.

French Senator Francis Szpiner Indicted for Passive Corruption
Worldle-figaro17d ago

French Senator Francis Szpiner Indicted for Passive Corruption

French Senator Francis Szpiner has been indicted for passive corruption, with the public prosecutor's office noting that he was not placed under judicial supervision as the request for lifting his immunity was not processed by the Senate in time.

Intervention by Prosecutor's Office for Petralona Building Collapse
Worldnewsbeast19d ago

Intervention by Prosecutor's Office for Petralona Building Collapse

The Head of the Athens Public Prosecutor's Office, Aristides Koreas, has convened an emergency meeting with representatives from the Municipality of Athens and the Attica Region to find an immediate solution for the removal of debris from a collapsed apartment building in Petralona.

Ten Sentenced in 'Geodesy Affair' Corruption Case in Croatia
Politicsjutarnji-list19d ago

Ten Sentenced in 'Geodesy Affair' Corruption Case in Croatia

A Zagreb County Court in Croatia has issued its first verdict against ten individuals, following an indictment by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Zagreb for corruption and misuse of EU funds related to the Ministry of Culture and the Faculty of Geodesy.

Prosecutor Reveals Details of Merl Murder Case
Worlddelfi-ltluxemburger-wort20-minuten24d ago3 sources

Prosecutor Reveals Details of Merl Murder Case

The public prosecutor's office provided details on a murder in Merl, indicating that the perpetrator and victim likely did not know each other, and a psychiatric evaluation is expected to shed light on the motive.

European Prosecutors Investigate Far-Right Group for Misuse of EU Funds
WorldaftonbladetFrance 24la-repubblica+3naftemporikinewsbeastavgi26d ago6 sources

European Prosecutors Investigate Far-Right Group for Misuse of EU Funds

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the far-right Identity and Democracy group in the European Parliament for alleged misuse of EU funds. Police raids have been conducted at offices, including France's National Rally, across multiple EU countries.

European Funds Embezzlement Probe Targets RN and Other MEPs
Politicsle-figaro26d ago

European Funds Embezzlement Probe Targets RN and Other MEPs

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting investigations in France and other European countries into the alleged misuse of European funds by the Identité et démocratie (ID) group of MEPs, which included France's Rassemblement national.

Large Synthetic Drug Lab Discovered in Ougrée After Fire
Worlddh-les-sports4d ago

Large Synthetic Drug Lab Discovered in Ougrée After Fire

An impressive large-capacity synthetic drug laboratory was discovered in Ougrée following a fire. According to the Liège public prosecutor's office, the lab contained numerous chemicals, reactors, tanks, distillation equipment, and specialized materials for transforming chemical precursors.

Portuguese Judicial Police Investigate Abuse of Power in MAI Case
Politicspublicoobservador5d ago2 sources

Portuguese Judicial Police Investigate Abuse of Power in MAI Case

The Portuguese Judicial Police have found indications of abuse of power in the MAI case, prompting the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate potential criminal activity related to a trailer incident, while the Ministry did not request a pilot's report.

Mitsotakis Addresses ND Parliamentary Group on OPEKEPE and European Prosecutor's Office
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast+1protothema-en5d ago4 sources

Mitsotakis Addresses ND Parliamentary Group on OPEKEPE and European Prosecutor's Office

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the New Democracy Parliamentary Group, discussing the OPEKEPE case and raising questions about the European Public Prosecutor's Office's handling of such matters. He emphasized the importance of solid cases being brought to trial and outlined the party's constitutional changes for Greece's future.

Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Izmit Crackdown
Politicsnos6d ago

Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Izmit Crackdown

Izmit Mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet, from a Turkish opposition party, and dozens of others were arrested during a raid on the city hall, with the Turkish Public Prosecutor's Office issuing 31 arrest warrants for forming a criminal organization.

Greek MPs Accused of EU Subsidy Misuse by European Prosecutor
Politicsdnevnik-bgiefimerida10d ago2 sources

Greek MPs Accused of EU Subsidy Misuse by European Prosecutor

Four Greek Members of Parliament have been accused by the European Public Prosecutor's Office of misusing EU subsidies. Intercepted dialogues reportedly reveal interventions and irregularities in their handling of funds, with one instance explicitly mentioning a 'deviation' that would be 'fixed'.

Four Greek MPs Indicted in EU Farm Aid Fraud Scandal
BusinessSCMPorfiefimerida+5naftemporikinewsbeastDaily Sabahbalkan-insightprotothema-en10d ago8 sources

Four Greek MPs Indicted in EU Farm Aid Fraud Scandal

Four Greek Members of Parliament have been indicted by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in connection with a multimillion-euro EU farm aid fraud scandal involving OPEKEPE. The charges follow an investigation into the misuse of agricultural funds.

Prosecutor Rules Attack on Vladimir Arsenijević a Misdemeanor
Politicsn1-serbiadanas11d ago2 sources

Prosecutor Rules Attack on Vladimir Arsenijević a Misdemeanor

The public prosecutor's office decided not to initiate criminal proceedings against the attacker of Vladimir Arsenijević, classifying the incident as a misdemeanor rather than a criminal offense, a decision Arsenijević criticized as an 'invitation to a hunting season'.

European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates EU Funds Fraud
Businessdigi24hotnewsnewsbeast12d ago3 sources

European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates EU Funds Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), led by Laura Codruța Kövesi, is investigating fraud involving EU funds, including those used by companies linked to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Separately, EPPO also seized assets worth nearly 71 million euros in Greece related to a VAT fraud scheme.

WorldNHK World16d ago

Osaka Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Division Abuse Case: First Hearing

The first public hearing is set to begin on Thursday at the Osaka District Court for a prosecutor accused of special public servant assault and abuse, including banging on a desk and verbally abusing a suspect during interrogation. The prosecutor's side is expected to plead not guilty, with the key issue being whether the prosecutor's actions constitute 'abuse' causing mental and physical distress.

Austrian Supreme Court Upholds René Benko's Conviction
Worldfazorfdie-presse24d ago3 sources

Austrian Supreme Court Upholds René Benko's Conviction

Austria's Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Signa founder René Benko, overturning a partial acquittal in his ongoing legal case. The Trent public prosecutor's office has also filed new charges against him.

Austrian Justice Reform Faces Sharp Criticism
Worldder-standard25d ago

Austrian Justice Reform Faces Sharp Criticism

A proposed justice reform in Austria, aiming for an independent federal public prosecutor's office, is drawing strong criticism from justice representatives who warn of new avenues for political influence.

Serbian Police Accused of Non-Cooperation in Corruption Probe
Worlddanas26d ago

Serbian Police Accused of Non-Cooperation in Corruption Probe

The Service for Combating Organized Crime and the Tax Police have reportedly not yet submitted a report to the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime regarding an investigation into potential corruption in railway modernization, highlighting a need for a prosecutorial police force.

EPPO Investigates Hospital Procurement Fraud in Romania
Worlddigi245d ago

EPPO Investigates Hospital Procurement Fraud in Romania

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), led by Laura Codruța Kovesi, conducted seven searches in Romania as part of an investigation into hospital procurement fraud. Prosecutors suspect that project budgets were artificially inflated by manipulating the estimated value of medical equipment.

UNS Condemns VJT Statement on Radić as Journalist Intimidation
Worlddanas9d ago

UNS Condemns VJT Statement on Radić as Journalist Intimidation

The Association of Journalists of Serbia (UNS) has condemned a statement by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) regarding journalist Radić, calling it an act of intimidation against journalists. UNS asserts that such actions undermine press freedom.

Politicspublico9d ago

Portuguese PJ Refers Minister's Property Case to Public Prosecutor

The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) has referred the case of a seized trailer found at a property undergoing renovation by a company linked to the Minister of Internal Administration and former PJ director, Luís Neves, to the Public Prosecutor's Office, while the Attorney General's Office is analyzing other reported facts.

Greek Government and Mitsotakis Respond to OPEKEPE Controversy, Criticize Opposition and European Prosecutor
Politicsbalkan-webnewsbeast10d ago2 sources

Greek Government and Mitsotakis Respond to OPEKEPE Controversy, Criticize Opposition and European Prosecutor

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has defended politicians amid the OPEKEPE controversy and criticized the European Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged interference. Government sources have also responded sharply to PASOK's criticism, accusing the opposition of prejudging justice decisions and distorting reality regarding the ongoing investigation into the OPEKEPE case.

Cape Verde Prime Minister Accused of Corruption
Politicspublicoobservador12d ago2 sources

Cape Verde Prime Minister Accused of Corruption

The Public Prosecutor's Office has accused the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Francisco Carvalho, of 26 crimes including fraud, embezzlement, and abuse of power, allegedly committed while he led the Praia City Council. Three councilors were also charged.

Operation Nexus: 15 Accused in €3.5 Million PRR Fraud
Businessobservador12d ago

Operation Nexus: 15 Accused in €3.5 Million PRR Fraud

Fifteen individuals, including public officials and companies, have been accused by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in 'Operation Nexus' for a €3.5 million fraud against Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) through manipulated public tenders.

Hungary Joins European Public Prosecutor's Office
Worldyle-uutisetder-standardorf+23telexdie-presseel-mundodelfi-ltdigi24hvgindex-hrn1-serbia+15 more15d ago26 sources

Hungary Joins European Public Prosecutor's Office

Hungary has announced its decision to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), a move aimed at unlocking European funds and combating corruption. This decision comes as various judicial and anti-corruption bodies across the region are taking action against alleged misconduct and fraud.

Croatian PM Demands Apology from EU Prosecutor Over 'Geodesy Affair'
Worldindex-hrjutarnji-list17d ago2 sources

Croatian PM Demands Apology from EU Prosecutor Over 'Geodesy Affair'

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has demanded a serious apology from the EU Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) regarding the 'Geodesy affair.' He claims the EPPO's actions in 2024 were an attempt to influence elections and that the Minister of Culture is owed an apology.

Judges and Prosecutors Group Questions Change of Prosecutor in Belgrade Case
Politicsn1-serbia18d ago

Judges and Prosecutors Group Questions Change of Prosecutor in Belgrade Case

The 'Odbrana struke' (Defense of the Profession) group of judges and prosecutors has requested an explanation from the chief prosecutor of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, Nenad Stefanović, regarding the change of prosecutor and the softening of charges in a case involving injuries near the Faculty of Law.

Kumanovo Serial Killer to Face Trial on Thursday
Politicsmkd-mk19d ago

Kumanovo Serial Killer to Face Trial on Thursday

The serial killer from Kumanovo is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to face charges. According to the Kumanovo Public Prosecutor's Office, the accused is charged with four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

Worldpublico23d ago

Eleven Firefighters Accused of Sexual Assault in Fundão, Portugal

Eleven firefighters, including a chief and deputy chief, have been accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of sexual assault and coercion against a 19-year-old in Fundão, Portugal. The victim reportedly experienced pain and discomfort but did not report the incident due to shame.

Legal Experts Reject VJT Claims Against Zdravko Ponoš
Politicsdanas24d ago

Legal Experts Reject VJT Claims Against Zdravko Ponoš

Legal professionals have dismissed claims by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office that Zdravko Ponoš, leader of the Serbia Centre party, targeted a prosecutor by publicly naming him after being questioned about the use of a sonic cannon on citizens.