The mission
of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is to
protect the financial
interests of the European Union, to fight
fraud, corruption and any other irregular activity,
including misconduct within the European Institutions.
In pursuing this mission in an accountable, transparent
and cost-effective manner, OLAF aims to provide
a quality service to the citizens of Europe.
OLAF
achieves its mission by conducting, in full independence,
internal and external investigations.
It also organises close and regular cooperation
between the competent
authorities of the Member States in order
to coordinate
their activities. OLAF supplies Member States
with the necessary support and technical know-how
to help them in their anti-fraud activities. It
contributes to the design of the anti-fraud strategy
of the European Union and takes the necessary
initiatives to strengthen the relevant legislation.
OLAF activities will be carried out with integrity,
impartiality and professionalism,
and will, at all times, respect the rights and
freedoms of individuals and be fully consistent
with the law.
Following the untimely death on 9 January 2010 of the first Director General of OLAF, Franz-Hermann Brüner, his deputy Nicholas Ilett is acting as Director General until a permanent appointment is made.
Embezzlement, smuggling, double
funding: an overview of OLAF cases
The information and communication
link for the major players involved in the fight against fraud and
irregularities affecting the Community financial interests.
