OLAF Director-General and President of Integrity Authority of Hungary discussed cooperation across EU borders

Ville Itälä, Director-General of OLAF (European Anti-Fraud Office), and Ferenc Pál Biró, President of the Integrity Authority of Hungary, met today to discuss strengthening cooperation to combat fraud and corruption across EU borders.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of pooling resources and expertise to address complex cross-border fraud schemes that jeopardize EU taxpayer money. Both parties expressed a shared commitment to enhancing the capabilities of national authorities and improving detection, investigation, and prosecution of international fraud.
“It is crucial that we strengthen our efforts to safeguard EU funds and protect the integrity of our financial system,” said Mr. Itälä. “The cooperation between OLAF and national authorities, such as Hungary’s Integrity Authority, is fundamental to ensuring transparency and accountability across borders..”
Mr. Biró added, “We are committed to working with OLAF to ensure that public funds are used responsibly and that corrupt practices are swiftly detected and dealt with. I am pleased to see our shared vision for a stronger, more united approach to tackling fraud becoming a reality.”