- 11 suspects charged in customs fraud and corruption investigation in Malta
- Charges include customs fraud, corruption of public officials, participation in criminal organization, and money laundering
- Suspected fraudulent scheme involved under-declaring value and weight of imported goods from China
- Activities caused damage of over €15.9 million to Malta’s national budget and over €7.6 million to the EU budget
- EPPO seized property worth €6 million, 195 containers of goods worth €5.8 million, vehicles, luxury items, and €170,000 in cash
- Investigation involved support from Malta Police Force, Customs and VAT Departments, and Asset Recovery Bureau
- All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in Maltese courts
- EPPO is responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against the financial interests of the EU
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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