The European Public Prosecutor is investigating the theft, misuse and diversion of EUR 4.3 million from European taxpayers.

Omissions

• Most authoritative sources (Politico, Euractiv, Transparency International) indicate that the primary investigation is being conducted by OLAF (European Anti-Fraud Office), not EPPO. Only one media source (Caliber.az) specifically attributes the investigation to EPPO.
• The investigation relates specifically to the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European Parliament, which is not mentioned in the MEP's statement.
• The complaint was originally filed by Transparency International EU to OLAF, which may have subsequently referred the case to EPPO, but this procedural detail is not confirmed by official sources.

Sources

• PrimaryTransparency International EUTransparency International EU submitted a complaint to OLAF regarding 4.3 million euros in EU funds allegedly misused by the Patriots group secretary-general
• SecondaryCaliber.azThe European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has opened a formal investigation into allegations that the now-defunct far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group misused €4.3 million in EU funds
• SecondaryPolitico EuropeEU anti-fraud office (OLAF) weighs probe into top far-right Patriots official regarding €4 million in funds
• SecondaryEuractivTransparency International EU lodged a complaint with OLAF calling for investigation into misuse of EU funds by far-right group