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Fraud

Romanian official charged over alleged farm subsidy fraud scheme

Rural Life

3 days ago

Romanian official charged over alleged farm subsidy fraud scheme

A public official in Romania is alleged to have used his position to convince farmers to enter a subsidy fraud scheme.

3 indicted by EPPO in €1.2 million fraud involving irrigation systems

News

4 days ago

3 indicted by EPPO in €1.2 million fraud involving irrigation systems

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has filed an indictment against three individuals in Bucharest (Romania).

EPPO charges suspect with defrauding EU funds for young farmers

Agri-Business

22 days ago

EPPO charges suspect with defrauding EU funds for young farmers

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Malta has charged a suspect with defrauding EU funds aimed at supporting young farmers.

37 arrested in Greek farm subsidy fraud probe

Rural Life

23 days ago

37 arrested in Greek farm subsidy fraud probe

In Greece, 37 suspects have been arrested and searches carried out throughout the country in an...

Cross-border taskforce warns of complex crimes including farm machinery 'frauds'

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Cross-border taskforce warns of complex crimes including farm machinery 'frauds'

A cross border task force involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda...

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

4 in court in Romania over €2.2m fraud for pastures

Four suspects, including three public officials, were before a court in Romania for a criminal fraud scheme with a value of €2.2 million

4 in court in Romania over €2.2m fraud for pastures

Agri-Business

3 months ago

4 people held in rural development fund fraud probe in Lithuania

Four people were recently detained by authorities in Lithuania as part of a subsidy fraud...

4 people held in rural development fund fraud probe in Lithuania

Rural Life

3 months ago

Gardaí: 57% increase in bogus tradesman reports in H1 2025

Reports of bogus tradesmen to gardaí increased by 57% in the first six months of 2025 (H1), when compared to the same period last year

Gardaí: 57% increase in bogus tradesman reports in H1 2025

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Court in Spain delivers convictions for €3.8m agricultural subsidy fraud

The Central Criminal Court of Spain has handed down three convictions for...

Court in Spain delivers convictions for €3.8m agricultural subsidy fraud

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Report: Counterfeit drinks cost Ireland €40m in sales annually

Counterfeit food and drink products worth €91 million were seized in a single EU wide operation last year, a new report said.

Report: Counterfeit drinks cost Ireland €40m in sales annually

Rural Life

6 months ago

Gardaí: Robberies down in Q1 2025 but fraud offences increase

Gardaí have reported a decrease in burglaries and robberies in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, when compared to the same period last year.

Gardaí: Robberies down in Q1 2025 but fraud offences increase

Agri-Business

6 months ago

12 arrests and €9.6 million seized in CAP fraud case

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered 12 arrests and the seizure of over €9.6 million in assets in Italy relating to CAP fraud

12 arrests and €9.6 million seized in CAP fraud case

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Farmer in Slovakia could be jailed over alleged CAP fraud

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed an indictment against a farmer, for fraud involving projects for the cultivation of land. 

Farmer in Slovakia could be jailed over alleged CAP fraud

Rural Life

7 months ago

Gardaí warn of driving licence fraudster selling €680 counterfeits

An Garda Síochána in Kilkenny has warned of a fraudulent scheme selling counterfeit driving licences for €680 a piece

Gardaí warn of driving licence fraudster selling €680 counterfeits

Agri-Business

7 months ago

2 cases of possible fraud reported to DAFM in past 5 years

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) received reports of two possible fraud cases from members of the public in the last five years.

2 cases of possible fraud reported to DAFM in past 5 years

Rural Life

9 months ago

Man jailed for €900k scam involving fake cattle and machinery

A carpenter who claimed he could buy cattle from a bank following the repossession of farms and sell them on for a profit, has been jailed

Man jailed for €900k scam involving fake cattle and machinery

Rural Life

10 months ago

Donegal credit union warns members of 'rising fraud threat'

Lifford Credit Union in Co. Donegal has issued a notice warning its members of the increasing risk of fraud.

Donegal credit union warns members of 'rising fraud threat'

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Gardaí and farm org warn of fraud construction callers

An Garda Síochána has received reports of workmen calling to houses in the Monaghan area offering to tarmac driveways in a fraud operation

Gardaí and farm org warn of fraud construction callers

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Agri-business owner in Kerry warns of 'fraud' involving fire extinguishers

An agricultural businesss owner has warned the public of alleged 'fraud' involving fire extinguishers across a few southern counties

Agri-business owner in Kerry warns of 'fraud' involving fire extinguishers

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Gardaí remind online buyers and sellers to be aware of scams

An Garda Síochána has reminded the public to be aware of scams when buying and selling on online marketplaces

Gardaí remind online buyers and sellers to be aware of scams

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Gardaí investigate as details of agri-business being used in scams

Gardaí are investigating fraudulent activity in relation to a targeted agricultural business in Co. Westmeath

Gardaí investigate as details of agri-business being used in scams

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Gardaí investigation into criminals targeting agri-suppliers

Gardaí are investigating a number of recent incidents where "unscrupulous criminals" have targeted agricultural suppliers.

Gardaí investigation into criminals targeting agri-suppliers

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Arrest made in garda investigation over learner permit fraud

An arrest has been made as part of an ongoing investigation into fraudulently obtained driver learner permits.

Arrest made in garda investigation over learner permit fraud

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