EPPO
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | European Public Prosecutor's Office |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
EPPO stands for European Public Prosecutor's Office, a world government abbreviation.
Independent EU body that investigates and prosecutes crimes against the EU budget, such as subsidy fraud, corruption and large cross-border VAT fraud, in participating member states.
Example: EPPO investigators raided offices in five countries over suspected VAT fraud.
Usage notes
Headquartered in Luxembourg, it began operations on June 1, 2021. Most member states participate; Hungary, Ireland and Denmark do not. European delegated prosecutors work within national justice systems while answering to the central office.
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