Summary:
The European Commission, together with
26 participating Member States of the European
Union , and JT International (JTI) signed
a multi-year agreement that includes an
efficient system to fight against future
cigarette smuggling and counterfeiting.
Through the Agreement, JTI will work with
the European Commission, its anti-fraud
office OLAF, and law enforcement authorities
of the Member States to help in the fight
against contraband, including the problem
of counterfeit cigarettes. The Agreement
includes substantial payments by JTI, which
total USD 400 million over fifteen years.
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