An ongoing investigation in three countries has led to the arrest of a Ukrainian entrepreneur suspected of laundering illicit funds through real estate in France and Monaco. French, Ukrainian and Monegasque authorities are working together to uncover a large scale money laundering scheme involving profits from the illegal sale of arms and of shares in … Leer más
Eurojust President Mr Michael Schmid and Minister of Justice of the Republic of Korea Mr Park Sung-jae signed a Working Arrangement today in Seoul to enable long-term cooperation in the fight against serious and organised crime. The arrangement provides for strategic collaboration and the exchange of information between the Agency and the authorities of the … Leer más
Extensive cooperation between Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Belgium in a Eurojust-supported joint investigation team (JIT) into crimes against Ezidi victims in Syria and Iraq has led to the first two convictions of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs). This is the outcome of an interim evaluation of the JIT, carried out at Eurojust. To continue investigations … Leer más
Cooperation between authorities from France, Slovenia, Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support from Eurojust and Europol, has resulted in the dismantling of an arms traffickers group. Actions taking place simultaneously in France, Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina led to the arrest of seven members of the criminal group. Investigations into the group started … Leer más
The Romanian authorities, in close cooperation with their French and British counterparts, have taken down a criminal group that recruited hundreds of money mules to launder the proceeds of an elaborate online fraud scheme. Eurojust assisted the authorities by setting up a joint investigation team (JIT) into the case and coordinated an action day, which … Leer más
An extensive five-year investigation into an ‘Ndrangheta mafia-style organisation active in Germany and Italy has led to the arrest of 29 suspects during a joint operation by Italian and German authorities, supported by Eurojust. The mafia-style group was responsible for a number of crimes in the Stuttgart area, and Calabria and Emilia-Romagna, including fraudulent trade … Leer más
Europe is secure when every part of the chain works together across borders. Eurojust supports judicial authorities to collaborate and fight organised crime together. On 18 March, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, learned about Eurojust’s unique role in the criminal justice system during his visit to the Agency’s headquarters. During the … Leer más
Ms Kirstine Troldborg has taken up her duties as the new Representative for Denmark at Eurojust, replacing Mr Torben Thygesen. She was previously Head of International Affairs at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of Denmark. She also served as Denmark’s Deputy Representative at Eurojust, operating from Copenhagen. In 2023, she replaced Mr … Leer más
Global cooperation is key to ensuring safety and fighting the increasingly numerous international operating criminal networks. On 7 March, representatives from 15 Latin American countries visited Eurojust to experience first-hand how the Agency ensures that judicial authorities can work together swiftly and safely. The visit to the Eurojust headquarters in The Hague is part of … Leer más
Mr Pavel Zeman has taken up his duties as the new National Member for the Czech Republic at Eurojust today, succeeding Mr Lukáš Starý. Mr Zeman (52) joins the Agency for a second term, having previously served as the first Czech National Member following the country’s accession to the European Union in 2004. From 2011 … Leer más