Fiscalía Europea

The Fiscalía Europea, or European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), is an independent EU body responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes affecting the financial interests of the Union. This includes fraud, corruption, and cross-border VAT offenses involving EU funds. The EPPO operates independently of national authorities. It is newsworthy due to its ongoing investigations in Spain. Recently, the EPPO has cited Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, as a witness in an investigation concerning businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés and a Red.es executive, related to alleged misuse of funds, influence peddling, and malfeasance in contracts. This investigation has drawn significant attention due to its potential political implications. Separately, the EPPO is likely involved in investigations related to the Adamuz train accident, given its mandate to investigate potential misuse of EU funds related to infrastructure projects.