Two arrested and 35 accused of fraud exceeding 17 million

Two individuals were arrested and 35 suspects were identified in an operation targeting subsidy fraud exceeding 17 million euros, according to the Judicial Police (PJ). The operation, named "Harpia," involved seven individuals and 28 corporate entities accused of fraud, subsidy diversion, money laundering, and document forgery. Conducted by the National Unit for Combating Corruption (UNCC), the investigation uncovered a fraudulent scheme involving multiple companies and financial intermediaries that used false documentation to improperly obtain national and EU funds. These funds were intended to support the competitiveness and capitalization of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in early growth phases. A total of 54 search warrants were executed across several districts, leading to the seizure of significant evidence and the provisional arrest of various assets, including cryptocurrencies, luxury vehicles, and artworks.