At the end of 2024, the EPPO reported a 38% increase in active investigations related to fraudulent crimes, totaling 2,666 cases and an estimated damage of €24.8 billion to the EU budget. Major issues include VAT fraud, particularly in Germany and Italy. The EPPO's investigation 'Moby Dick' led to significant asset seizures. Most crime reports came from private parties, with little improvement in reporting from EU institutions. The EPPO also has ongoing cases related to the NextGenerationEU fund, highlighting various fraud methods. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)