In 2024, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) opened 1,504 new investigations, an increase of almost 10% in one year, corresponding to damage estimated at €13.07 billion, according to its annual report published on Monday 3 March.
In terms of fraud, the EPPO processed 6,547 crime reports, an increase of 56% in one year. Only 27% of these reports come from national authorities and less than 1% from European institutions.
Tackling VAT fraud accounted for more than 53% of...