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Assets seized in agricultural funding fraud case in Sardinia

Rural Life

13 days ago

Assets seized in agricultural funding fraud case in Sardinia

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is leading the investigation into alleged EU agricultural funding fraud in Sardinia.

Italian farmers suspected of fraud have assets worth €250k seized

Rural Life

15 days ago

Italian farmers suspected of fraud have assets worth €250k seized

Assets worth over €250,000 have been seized in Italy as part of an ongoing EU agricultural funding fraud case.

Romanian public officials involved in alleged fraud with EU funds to agri co-op

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Romanian public officials involved in alleged fraud with EU funds to agri co-op

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Romania has filed an indictment against five...

Italy: Culprits caught after livestock fraud involving 115 Irish cattle

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Italy: Culprits caught after livestock fraud involving 115 Irish cattle

Police in Italy have said that an Irish cattle trader was scammed of 115 cattle he was not paid for by fraudsters in the country.

Romanian official charged over alleged farm subsidy fraud scheme

Rural Life

3 months ago

Romanian official charged over alleged farm subsidy fraud scheme

A public official in Romania is alleged to have used his position to convince farmers to enter a subsidy fraud scheme.

News

3 months ago

3 indicted by EPPO in €1.2 million fraud involving irrigation systems

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has filed an indictment against three individuals in Bucharest (Romania).

3 indicted by EPPO in €1.2 million fraud involving irrigation systems

Agri-Business

3 months ago

EPPO charges suspect with defrauding EU funds for young farmers

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Malta has charged a suspect with defrauding EU funds aimed at supporting young farmers.

EPPO charges suspect with defrauding EU funds for young farmers

Rural Life

3 months ago

37 arrested in Greek farm subsidy fraud probe

In Greece, 37 suspects have been arrested and searches carried out throughout the country in an...

37 arrested in Greek farm subsidy fraud probe

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Cross-border taskforce warns of complex crimes including farm machinery 'frauds'

A cross border task force involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda...

Cross-border taskforce warns of complex crimes including farm machinery 'frauds'

Agri-Business

4 months ago

4 in court in Romania over €2.2m fraud for pastures

Four suspects, including three public officials, were before a court in Romania for a criminal fraud scheme with a value of €2.2 million

4 in court in Romania over €2.2m fraud for pastures

Agri-Business

5 months ago

4 people held in rural development fund fraud probe in Lithuania

Four people were recently detained by authorities in Lithuania as part of a subsidy fraud...

4 people held in rural development fund fraud probe in Lithuania

Rural Life

5 months ago

Gardaí: 57% increase in bogus tradesman reports in H1 2025

Reports of bogus tradesmen to gardaí increased by 57% in the first six months of 2025 (H1), when compared to the same period last year

Gardaí: 57% increase in bogus tradesman reports in H1 2025

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Court in Spain delivers convictions for €3.8m agricultural subsidy fraud

The Central Criminal Court of Spain has handed down three convictions for...

Court in Spain delivers convictions for €3.8m agricultural subsidy fraud

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Report: Counterfeit drinks cost Ireland €40m in sales annually

Counterfeit food and drink products worth €91 million were seized in a single EU wide operation last year, a new report said.

Report: Counterfeit drinks cost Ireland €40m in sales annually

Rural Life

8 months ago

Gardaí: Robberies down in Q1 2025 but fraud offences increase

Gardaí have reported a decrease in burglaries and robberies in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, when compared to the same period last year.

Gardaí: Robberies down in Q1 2025 but fraud offences increase

Agri-Business

9 months ago

12 arrests and €9.6 million seized in CAP fraud case

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered 12 arrests and the seizure of over €9.6 million in assets in Italy relating to CAP fraud

12 arrests and €9.6 million seized in CAP fraud case

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Farmer in Slovakia could be jailed over alleged CAP fraud

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed an indictment against a farmer, for fraud involving projects for the cultivation of land. 

Farmer in Slovakia could be jailed over alleged CAP fraud

Rural Life

9 months ago

Gardaí warn of driving licence fraudster selling €680 counterfeits

An Garda Síochána in Kilkenny has warned of a fraudulent scheme selling counterfeit driving licences for €680 a piece

Gardaí warn of driving licence fraudster selling €680 counterfeits

Agri-Business

9 months ago

2 cases of possible fraud reported to DAFM in past 5 years

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) received reports of two possible fraud cases from members of the public in the last five years.

2 cases of possible fraud reported to DAFM in past 5 years

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Rural Life

12 months ago

Man jailed for €900k scam involving fake cattle and machinery

A carpenter who claimed he could buy cattle from a bank following the repossession of farms and sell them on for a profit, has been jailed

Man jailed for €900k scam involving fake cattle and machinery

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Donegal credit union warns members of 'rising fraud threat'

Lifford Credit Union in Co. Donegal has issued a notice warning its members of the increasing risk of fraud.

Donegal credit union warns members of 'rising fraud threat'

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Gardaí and farm org warn of fraud construction callers

An Garda Síochána has received reports of workmen calling to houses in the Monaghan area offering to tarmac driveways in a fraud operation

Gardaí and farm org warn of fraud construction callers

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Agri-business owner in Kerry warns of 'fraud' involving fire extinguishers

An agricultural businesss owner has warned the public of alleged 'fraud' involving fire extinguishers across a few southern counties

Agri-business owner in Kerry warns of 'fraud' involving fire extinguishers

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