As part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Sofia, the police carried out several searches and seizures this week on suspicion of fraud with EU subsidies for agriculture, BTA has reported, quoting information published on the European institution's website. The investigation concerns the suspected submission of false or misleading information in applications for financial support under various EU schemes intended for farmers between 2023 and 2025.
According to the evidence collected, one of the companies provided false information to the Municipal Office for agriculture in Burgas, with the alleged involvement of high-ranking public officials responsible for certifying information in the management systems of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The suspected activities are believed to have enabled the unlawful obtainment of EU agricultural funds, causing financial losses to both the EU and the national budget. Preliminary indications suggest losses amounting to several hundred thousand euro annually.
Editor: Miglena Ivanova
Publication in English: Al. Markov
Photo: EPPO
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