De la ferme imaginare la fraude reale: Un nou capitol în scandalul fondurilor agricole europene din Grecia

Greek farmers are under investigation for allegedly inflating livestock numbers to receive EU subsidies, raising concerns about agricultural fraud. The European Public Prosecutor's Office is examining discrepancies between reported cattle numbers and subsidy claims. In 2024, authorities paid subsidies for 260,000 dairy cows, yet the national statistics show a decline in cattle from 640,000 to 600,000. The lack of accurate animal records has led to significant gaps in data, prompting calls for a national census. The scandal has resulted in the prosecution of 22 individuals, including government officials, for fraudulent subsidy claims. The Greek government plans to implement stricter controls, including electronic identification for livestock.