Italy top for investigations into EU budget fraud, says European Public Prosecutor's Office. There were 618 active investigations for such cases at the end of 2023, with an estimated damage to the EU budget of7.38 billion euros.

Italy was also top in terms of investigations into fraud regarding funding linked to NextGenerationEU programme, with 179 out of a total of 206. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA. All rights reserved. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.