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EPPO carries out searches in probe into €8.8 million fraud involving training institutions

At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Bari is carrying out searches today, in an investigation into an €8.8 million fraud in the training sector. 

The searches are being conducted at the home of two suspects living in Bari and at the premises of several companies. 

At issue is an investigation into fraud related to training activities carried out by a number of training institutions, with the financial support of the EU. One of the suspects is the manager of several private training institutions, and the other one is his sister, who works as a teacher at the institutions.

Between 2019 to 2022, the suspects received public funds under the Youth Guarantee Programme, to the amount of €8.8 million, aimed at combatting unemployment and ensuring the integration of young people into employment. However, based on the evidence, the majority of the training courses did not take place. 

The suspects are being investigated for aggravated fraud to obtain public funds, as well as the issuing of invoices for non-existent transactions.

Tipologia: Comunicato

Data: 15/04/2024