European Prosecutor Highlights Large-Scale EU Fund Fraud Cases Under Investigation in Romania
European public prosecutor Cătălin Borcoman said Romanian investigations involve numerous cases of EU fund fraud, including high-value VAT schemes.
Cătălin Borcoman, European public prosecutor, told a Romanian publication that roughly one-tenth of the European anti-fraud office's cases relate to Romania, though the total number of files is high. He highlighted that several investigations target VAT frauds valued at more than ten million euros, but he could not provide further specifics at this stage. Two particular matters under preliminary scrutiny involve alleged irregularities in reed harvesting in the Danube Delta and the procurement of school minibuses using EU money.
Borcoman also referenced broader inquiries into regional development, agricultural subsidies and modernization projects. Additionally, he noted collaborative efforts with Ukrainian officials on a customs-related case and other cross-border fraud investigations. The prosecutor expressed concerns about delays and procedural challenges within Romanian courts that affect the progress of these cases.
