- In 2025, EPPO filed 275 indictments, maintained a conviction rate close to 95%, and had 3,602 active cases with estimated damages over €67.27 million.
- Customs and VAT fraud cases made up a significant portion, with 981 ongoing cases worth €45.01 billion (67% of total estimated damages).
- About 12% of active cases involved customs fraud, mainly through undervaluation, misclassification, and misuse of customs procedures, often exploiting e-commerce and the IOSS scheme.
- The “Calypso” investigation targeted fraudulent imports from China across 14 countries, resulting in the seizure of 2,435 containers and an estimated €800 million in revenue loss.
- EPPO’s 2025 report highlights increased cross-border enforcement, broader detection, and a focus on extending customs enforcement responsibilities across the supply chain.
Source: globalimportblog.bakermckenzie.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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