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Hit against VAT Fraud 
2 September 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Months of investigation into a criminal network involved in large-scale VAT fraud concerning tobacco smuggling culminated in a joint action day on 16 August 2022. The network had regularly and illegally delivered large quantities of cigarettes produced in the United Arab Emirates to Hungary, causing … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Tax Evasion
Eurojust Cooperation with the American Association of Public Prosecutors Offices 
2 September 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of July 2022, Eurojust and the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors Offices (AIAMP) signed a Working Arrangement to enhance their cooperation in the fight against intercontinental organised crime. Read more
EU Eurojust
Report on AI Support for Judicial Cooperation 
2 September 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In July 2022, Eurojust and eu-LISA published a joint report and factsheet looking at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support cross-border cooperation in criminal justice. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
Report on Combatting Impunity for Core International Crimes 
28 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 23 May 2022 (the EU Day against Impunity), the Genocide Network Secretariat published a report on the main developments in the fight against impunity for core international crimes in the EU over the past 20 years. A factsheet that outlines the key factors for successful investigations and prosecutions of core international crimes has also been published. Read more
EU Eurojust
First Meeting of the Focus Group against THB 
26 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 14 June 2022, the newly created focus group of specialised prosecutors against trafficking in human beings (THB) met for the first time. The group was created to intensify judicial cooperation and build expertise in the fight against THB. Its creation was proposed by the … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust Trafficking in Human Beings
New Cybercrime Judicial Monitor Published 
26 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 30 June 2022, Eurojust published the seventh issue of the Cybercrime Judicial Monitor(CJM), an annual publication offering an update on legislative and other developments as well as court rulings regarding cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime. In the seventh issue, special attention is paid to … Read more
EU Eurojust Cybercrime
New Vice-President of Eurojust Elected 
18 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 28 June 2022, Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė, National Member for Lithuania, was elected Vice-President of the College of Eurojust. Prior to joining Eurojust as National Member for Lithuania in 2019, Ms Šniutytė-Daugėlienė had served as Chief Public Prosecutor of the 2nd Criminal Prosecution Division at … Read more
EU Eurojust
Eurojust Mandate for Core International Crimes 
18 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 June 2022, an amendment to the Eurojust Regulation entered into force, which enables the Agency to to collect, preserve, and share evidence on war crimes. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Financial Investigations in Relation to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 11 April 2022, Europol together with EU Member States, Eurojust and Frontex launched Operation Oskar, an umbrella operation comprising several investigations in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Operation Oskar supports the freezing of criminal assets owned by individuals and entities that … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Europol Eurojust Frontex
Eurojust Casework on Corruption 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 5 May 2022, Eurojust published its first report presenting the key findings of its casework on corruption in the years 2016–2021. Based on 505 corruption cases registered at Eurojust during this period, the report identified legal and practical issues, proposed solutions, and suggested best … Read more
EU Eurojust Corruption
EU Supports ICC in Investigation of International Crimes in Ukraine 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2022
On 25 April 2022 - for the first time in its history -, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) signed an agreement to participate in a Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The respective JIT was set up on 25 March 2022 … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Council Extends Security Mission in Ukraine 
21 June 2022 (updated 4 years, 3 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 13 April 2022, the Council of the EU amended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) - a non-executive civilian mission established on 22 July 2014 with the aim of supporting Ukraine in … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
New National Member for Austria at Eurojust 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In April 2022, Mr Michael Schmid took up his position as National Member for Austria at Eurojust. Mr Schmid started his career as a prosecutor in Vienna, followed by positions as Seconded National Expert to Eurojust and as Assistant to the National Member at Eurojust. … Read more
EU Eurojust
Fraud Assets in the Millions Seized 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of April 2022, a joint operation between Italian and Austrian authorities that was also supported by Eurojust dismantled a massive fraud scheme depriving Italian authorities of at least €440 million. Under the scheme, Italian companies were used to sell false tax credits, … Read more
EU Eurojust Tax Evasion
Support by Eurojust Leads to Conviction for Crimes against Humanity 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
For the first time worldwide, a high-ranking Syrian official was convicted for crimes against humanity. The former member of the Syrian intelligence services was sentenced to life imprisonment for the deaths - as a result of torture and inhumane imprisonment conditions - of 27 … Read more
EU Eurojust
First JIT with the EPPO 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In February 2022, Eurojust supported the setting up of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) for the first time. As the case concerned cross-border VAT or carousel fraud of over €10 million, it fell under the competence of the … Read more
Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)