- Customs and VAT fraud caused an estimated €45 billion in losses to EU and national budgets in 2025.
- The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) reported these findings in its annual report.
- Revenue fraud is now considered a major organised criminal industry.
Source: amlintelligence.com
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