Seven accused of subsidy fraud in Pezinok, damage exceeds 13 million
The regional prosecutors' office in Trenčín is prosecuting a group of people for unlawful obtaining of European funds in 2021.
Seven accused of subsidy fraud in Pezinok, damage exceeds 13 million
A group of seven people has been charged by the regional prosecutors' office in Trenčín. They face accusations of illegally obtaining European subsidies and subsequent money laundering. The case was reported by office spokesperson Marián Sipavý, cited by the Aktuality.sk portal.
According to the criminal case file, the accused were allegedly to have defrauded the state office in Pezinok during the summer months of 2021. The office provides social services and employment support. The total amount of damage caused exceeds 13.5 million euros.
The case concerns the misuse of financial resources from European Union funds, which were intended for active labour market policy and social assistance.
Source: Aktuality