Financial crime/fraud

European prosecutors allege two agriculture ministers committed “criminal offenses” in a long-running pastureland scam.

From fraud to nepotism to revolving doors between the public sector and industry, the stench of impunity is pervasive.

European prosecutors are investigating a multi-million euro scam in which EU funds were allegedly channeled to non-farmers.

Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.

Gérald Darmanin said the government lacked the “political means” to take such drastic action.

The group, which opposes Germany’s constitutional order, is headed by a self-appointed monarch calling himself “King Peter.”

Lawmakers are concerned about the agency’s governance after a report from the EU anti-fraud office.

Political forces — from Trump’s deprioritization of bribery to Britain’s dash for growth — mean the Serious Fraud Office is in a fight for relevance.

Organization best known for elite Davos gathering launches independent investigation into Klaus Schwab — but stresses misconduct allegations “remain unproven.”

The French far right has framed the verdict against Le Pen as an attack on democracy — but was unable to attract a large crowd to a rally of support on Sunday.

OLAF chief Ville Itälä defends his agency’s handling of a tip on Huawei, now under investigation in Belgium.

Giuseppe Antoci battled the Italian mob. But can he take on EU policymaking?

Prosecutions follow POLITICO investigation into scheme to bilk Brussels of aid earmarked for grazing land.

The EU has not launched its own investigation into money laundering allegations against the former justice commissioner.

Beleaguered leader to be grilled over his dealings with one of the banks connected to the “cum-ex” affair.

The agreement mirrors a similar arrangement with the European Commission in 2021.

Authorities freeze bank accounts and seize luxury cars and boats in Italy in mega investigation.

The probe comes after POLITICO revealed that Moscow’s fuel was likely being rebranded in Turkey before heading to the EU.

More than a dozen fake electors from 2020 are back this time. And several election deniers are among the new prospective Trump electors.

Experts fear tough rules for the art world — meant to root out criminals — will send business to New York and Hong Kong.

Kyiv has long campaigned for Russia to be on the Financial Action Task Force’s register.

Local media reported that a baking business linked to controversial former PM Andrej Babiš is involved.

An EU fraud investigation into a €46 million waste treatment project remains stuck in bureaucratic gridlock.