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Four officials from the Lower Danube River Administration in Galați face trial for fraud involving EU funds after purchasing two unsuitable tugboats. The vessels, costing around 7 million euros, were supposed to operate safely in low water conditions but were delivered with a draft exceeding contract specifications. The European Prosecutor's Office claims the officials falsely certified compliance with technical requirements. The procurement process allegedly favored a single company, limiting competition. The estimated damage to the EU budget is about 7 million euros, with potential prison sentences for the accused ranging from three to ten and a half years.