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EPPO appeals acquittal in EU farm subsidy fraud trial

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The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has filed an appeal against a court's acquittal in a case involving EU farm subsidies.
The appeal targets the recent decision by the Athens court which cleared a defendant linked to illegal subsidies from the OPEKEPE agency.
EPPO argues that the return of the fraudulently obtained funds does not absolve the defendant of wrongdoing.
This appeal may set a legal precedent for similar cases involving fraud against EU funds.
Investigations into potential criminal responsibilities of OPEKEPE employees are also ongoing.

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The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has appealed an Athens court's recent acquittal of a defendant involved in a significant case of EU farm subsidy fraud linked to the OPEKEPE agency. The acquitted individual was one of 58 producers from Crete implicated in the scandal regarding illegal subsidies. The court ruled in favor of the defendant, citing the return of the illicit funds as a basis for her acquittal.

The EPPO disputes this decision, arguing that returning the funds does not eliminate the fraudulent actions taken by the defendant. The appeal is seen as a pivotal move that could set a legal precedent for future cases involving fraud against EU financial resources. The investigation is also expected to explore potential criminal liabilities of OPEKEPE employees involved in administering the funds.

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