The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has initiated a fraud investigation targeting Federica Mogherini, the former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The inquiry focuses on the alleged misuse of European Union funds.
Investigation Details
On Tuesday, the EPPO conducted searches at two key locations:
- College of Europe (Bruges, Belgium): This institution is currently headed by Ms. Mogherini.
- European External Action Service (EEAS) (Brussels): Ms. Mogherini served as the EU's top diplomat and led the EEAS for five years.
The investigation specifically concerns EU-funded training programs intended for junior diplomats.
Detainments
In connection with these events, the prosecutor's office confirmed that Ms. Mogherini was detained. Additionally, a senior staff member from the College of Europe and a senior official from the European Commission were also detained.