Hundreds of millions of euros in agricultural subsidies were diverted to politicians in Greece.
45% confidence
AgricultureGreece
Omissions
The sources found confirm investigations into alleged fraud involving Greek MPs and state officials concerning agricultural subsidies, but do not specify the exact amount of 'hundreds of millions of euros' claimed. The claim lacks a verifiable source for the specific monetary figure.
Two independent sources or one primary source confirming the specific amount of misappropriated funds could not be found.
Sources
PrimaryEuropean Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)EPPO has several ongoing investigations into alleged organised fraud scheme involving public officials of Greece concerning agricultural subsidies.
SecondaryEuronewsGreek parliament lifted immunity of 13 MPs probed in EU farm subsidy fraud scandal. The investigation concerns alleged organized fraud involving public officials.
SecondaryRTEEU prosecutor probing more Greek ruling party MPs over alleged farm subsidy fraud. Investigation concerns instigation of breach of trust, computer fraud and false attestation.