- EPPO is investigating suspected subsidy fraud involving EU funds in Ourém, Portugal, related to innovation and sustainability projects.
- Companies are accused of using fraudulent information to obtain funds and conducting unlicensed industrial activities in a national ecological reserve, potentially causing ecological damage.
- Searches are being carried out at the Ourém town hall and company premises, with support from Portuguese authorities.
- The investigation involves at least €19 million in subsidies, with €5.5 million already paid out, and concerns possible fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
- All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty; the investigation is ongoing.
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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