EU Anti-Fraud Agency Probes Claims of Refugee Funds Misuse in Greece

Europe’s anti-fraud watchdog is investigating the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked to provide food for refugees.
EU Anti-Fraud Agency Probes Claims of Refugee Funds Misuse in Greece
A refugee girl from Iraq kisses her brother while pouring water at the Moria refugee camp on May 20, 2018 in Mytilene, Greece. Adam Berry/Getty Images
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BRUSSELS—Europe’s anti-fraud watchdog is investigating the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked to provide food for refugees stranded in Greece, after allegations of financial mismanagement were reported by officials.

Investigators at the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) were called in by the European Commission after “alleged irregularities” were highlighted in information submitted to officials in Brussels last year.