Twenty-five years ago, we began our operations to protect the EU budget and to safeguard the rights, safety, health, jobs, and economy of EU citizens. Since then, our investigators have concluded over 6000 investigations, recommendinf the recovery of around €16 billion to the EU budget that would otherwise have been lost to irregularities or fraud. OLAF has also investigated cases of misconduct by EU staff or members, detected smuggling networks, tracked down counterfeit products, and developed policies to prevent fraud. For more information 📌 https://lnkd.in/eGuMAFRJ #EUAntiFraud
European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
Government Administration
Brussels, Brussels Region 13,612 followers
The independent investigative body of the European Union, protecting EU budget in the EU and beyond #EUAntiFraud
About us
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is an EU body mandated to detect, investigate and stop fraud with EU funds across the EU and beyond. It is our role to look into the improper use of funds provided by the EU budget or the evasion of the taxes, duties and levies. OLAF mission protects EU revenues and expenditure through: • carrying out independent investigations into fraud and corruption involving EU funds to ensure that all EU taxpayers’ money reaches projects that can create jobs and growth in Europe; • contributing to strengthening citizens’ trust in the EU Institutions by investigating serious misconduct by EU staff and members of the EU Institutions; • developing a sound EU anti-fraud policy. OLAF can investigate matters relating to fraud, corruption and other offences affecting the EU financial interests concerning: • all EU expenditure, such as Structural Funds, agricultural policy and rural development funds, direct expenditure and external aid; • some areas of EU revenue, mainly customs duties; • suspicions of serious misconduct by EU staff and members of the EU institutions. Would you like to report fraud to us? Learn what OLAF can and cannot investigate and follow the information here: https://ec.europa.eu/anti-fraud/olaf-and-you/report-fraud_en Would you like to work with us? See updates under this page: https://ec.europa.eu/anti-fraud/olaf-and-you/recruitment_en
- Website
-
https://ec.europa.eu/anti-fraud/home_en
External link for European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Brussels Region
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1999
Locations
-
Primary
Rue Joseph II 30
Brussels, Brussels Region 1000, BE
Employees at European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
Updates
-
The bluebook traineeship applications are still ongoing, apply to join OLAF! 🔹5-month paid traineeship starting in March 2025 🔹Open to university graduates of at least 3 years of study and without an age limit To learn more and apply👇 https://europa.eu/!J6FbVN #EUAntiFraud
-
-
On this day one month ago, we published our report presenting our activities in 2023 with examples of investigations and operations tackling fraud against EU expenditure and revenue, counterfeiting, smuggling and misconduct in the EU’s institutions! More information👇 https://lnkd.in/gKx3fBRn
-
OLAF uncovers major multicontinental smuggling scheme for counterfeit vodka and whisky leading to the seizure of 400 000 bottles valued at €14 million. For more information: https://lnkd.in/etwPXU2h #EUAntiFraud
-
-
Today is #WorldEmojiDay !💃 Can you guess which investigation we closed last year thanks to those emojis: 🎺🎼🎷🎶🎙️🇵🇱👀 Check out the answer in our 2023 annual report ⤵️ https://europa.eu/!HWFRHr #EUAntiFraud
-
𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗙 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 Diez drones submarinos Gladius Mini S, equipados con cámaras 4K UHD, han sido entregados a la Jefatura Fiscal y de Fronteras en Valencia, Barcelona, Bilbao, Málaga, Vigo, Algeciras, Puerto de la Luz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Alicante y Santander. Estos drones submarinos mejorarán la capacidad de la Guardia Civil para inspeccionar los cascos de los barcos, fortaleciendo los esfuerzos contra el contrabando y productos ilícitos. Esta adquisición fue posible gracias a un 80% de financiación de OLAF en el marco del Programa de la UE de Lucha contra el Fraude (EUAF 2021), con el 20% restante cubierto por la Guardia Civil. Más información: https://lnkd.in/eQCJWPRH #EUAntiFraud 𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗙 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 Ten Gladius Mini S underwater drones, equipped with 4K UHD cameras, have been delivered to the Fiscal and Border Units in Valencia, Barcelona, Bilbao, Malaga, Vigo, Algeciras, Puerto de la Luz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Alicante, and Santander. These underwater drones will enhance the Guardia Civil ability to inspect ship hulls, strengthening efforts against smuggling, contraband, and illicit products. This acquisition was made possible through 80% funding from OLAF under the European Union Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF 2021), with the remaining 20% covered by the Civil Guard. More information: https://lnkd.in/eQCJWPRH
-
📘The #BlueBookTraineeship applications are now open! 🔹5-month paid traineeship starting in March 2025 🔹Open to university graduates of at least 3 years of study without age limit To learn more and apply 👇 traineeships.ec.europa.eu/
-
-
OLAF took part in Operation African Star in Kenya and Uganda, targeting illicit medical products. The four-day operation involved joint enforcement teams intercepting illegal health product shipments via postal and air cargo. The initiative also included training sessions. https://lnkd.in/eA7g53XM
Pharmacy and Poisons (@ppbkenya) on X
x.com
-
Did you know that OLAF investigated allegations of nepotism and misappropriation of EU funds while implementing a #Horizon2020 project resulting in : 🔸€700 000 recommended for recovery to the European Research Executive Agency (REA) 🔸€400 000 prevented from being unduly spent For more information 👉https://europa.eu/!GnKRby
-
-
Presentazione del rapporto Ecomafia 2024 di Legambiente con il contributo dell'OLAF sul contrasto ai traffici illeciti di rifiuti e gas refrigeranti. Presentation Ecomafia report 2024 with an OLAF's contribution on combating illicit trafficking of waste and refrigerant gases.
-