EU Prosecutors Uncover Signs of Organized Scheme in Bulgarian Farm Subsidy Case

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a probe in Bulgaria into suspected misuse of EU agricultural subsidies, the institution announced from Luxembourg. As part of the inquiry, the National Police Directorate General carried out a series of searches and seizures earlier this week.

According to the case details, investigators are examining whether false or misleading information was provided in applications for agricultural support under several EU-funded schemes between 2023 and 2025....