Three arrests as EU diplomatic arm raided in fraud probe
Summary
Police arrested three people following raids on EU offices and the College of Europe in Belgium in a fraud probe linked to training of future diplomats under the EU Diplomatic Academy program.
Key Points
- Three suspects were arrested following raids on EU offices and the College of Europe in a fraud investigation.
- The probe concerns suspected fraud related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats under the European Union Diplomatic Academy program awarded in 2021-2022.
- The investigation focuses on whether the tender process was manipulated to favor the College of Europe.
- The European Public Prosecutor's Office and European Anti-Fraud Office are leading the investigation into allegations including procurement fraud and corruption.
