EPPO leads Investigation Emily against a cross‑border criminal network behind €103M in luxury car VAT fraud, resulting in nine arrests, 150+ EU‑wide searches, and €13.5M in assets seized

by | Mar 4, 2026

Under Investigation “Emily”, authorities detained nine suspects in Germany and Czechia and conducted more than 150 searches across nine countries, seizing luxury vehicles, cash, art and other assets worth over €13.5 million. Prosecutors allege the group operated a VAT...

EPPO’s 2025 Annual Report warns that cross-border VAT and customs fraud are reshaping the EU criminal landscape, causing €45B in losses – triggering investigations, indictments, & asset freezes

by | Mar 2, 2026

Criminals exploit cross-border trade in legal goods to evade detection while generating massive illicit profits. EPPO’s activity has expanded significantly, managing 3 602 active cases (a 35 % increase from 2024), opening 2 030 new investigations, and securing a 34 %...