EU anti-fraud office probing research projects in Ireland

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is currently investigating allegations of fraud in Ireland in relation to European Research projects.

OLAF confirmed that it conducted four investigations in Ireland in 2011. One of those is ongoing,

Three of these investigations saw OLAF take on a role in coordinating a clampdown on counterfeit-tobacco smuggling while the fourth is into an allegation of fraud concerning direct expenditure.