- Sixteen searches conducted in Belgium, Germany, Portugal, and the Netherlands
- Investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Porto
- Focus on suspected customs fraud involving e-bikes from China
- Portuguese company imported disassembled e-bikes to avoid anti-dumping duties
- E-bikes designed in China, assembled in Portugal, and sold in Europe
- Estimated damage to EU budget is 2.25 million euros
- Searches conducted by various European customs and police authorities
- All individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty
- EPPO is responsible for prosecuting crimes against EU financial interests
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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