- Two suspects arrested in Netherlands for role in customs fraud scheme involving biodiesel imports.
- Estimated damage to EU budget over 60 million euros.
- Suspects allegedly imported biodiesel of US origin into EU while falsely declaring its origin.
- Suspects were in pre-trial detention in Belgium since May 2024.
- Suspects surrendered to Netherlands under European arrest warrant.
- Suspects imported biodiesel of US origin into Netherlands while fraudulently declaring it as biodiesel made from used cooking oil.
- Suspects allegedly evaded EU anti-dumping duties.
- Investigation in Netherlands carried out by Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service.
- Investigation in Belgium still ongoing.
- Suspects presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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