23/10/2025 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 22 October, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) announced the arrest of 37 people in Greece as part of an investigation into massive agricultural subsidy fraud and money laundering activities. Since 2018, an organised criminal group has allegedly been taking advantage of loopholes in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) single aid application system by using falsified documents and fraudulently declaring land or livestock. The investigation identified 324 beneficiaries, for an estimated loss of more than €19.6 million to the EU budget, including 42 people suspected of belonging directly to the organisation. The embezzled funds were allegedly concealed with false invoices, multiple bank accounts and purchases of luxury goods. Asset freezing measures have been implemented by the national Anti-Money Laundering Authority in Greece. (NP)