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European Anti-Fraud Office uncovers major €107 Million fraud of imported goods as criminal investigation is launched by European Public Prosecutor

By Elizabeth Hearst for AMLi

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has announced it has finalised an investigation into a suspected €107 Million fraud of imported goods. 

In a statement, OLAF said the investigation surrounded the importation of goods from China, which revealed a suspected €14 Million fraud in underpaid customs duties and an estimated €93 Million in VAT evasion. 

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