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Three convicted in €3.8m Spanish farm subsidy fraud

The verdict, issued on 30 June 2025, marks the first judicial decision delivered after a trial in a case investigated by the EPPO in Spain.

NEWS 20 July 2025

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Charges filed against two Croatians for alleged CAP fraud

Charges filed against two Croatians for alleged CAP fraud

NEWS 8 July 2025

Over €9m fraud relating to Croatian pig farming exposed

Over €9m fraud relating to Croatian pig farming exposed

PIGS 17 June 2025

Bribes worth €10m from farmers to Slovak officials uncovered

Bribes worth €10m from farmers to Slovak officials uncovered

Bribes worth €10m from farmers to Slovak officials uncovered

NEWS 16 June 2025

Slovakian farmer faces prison over EU farm payment fraud

Slovakian farmer faces prison over EU farm payment fraud

Slovakian farmer faces prison over EU farm payment fraud

NEWS 29 April 2025

Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall

Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall

Prof Patrick Wall has assessed the weaknesses and loopholes in Ireland's equine traceability and made a series of recommendations for action.

NEWS 1 January 1970

New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé

New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé

The new action plan for the equine industry will also see the introduction of mandatory genotyping of all foals and a national gene database for equines in Ireland.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Think twice before you click to avoid scams

Think twice before you click to avoid scams

With scams and frauds on the rise, how can you protect yourself? writes Rosalind Skillen.

CONSUMER 1 January 1970

Money mule recruiters using social media to target young people

Money mule recruiters using social media to target young people

Students are at risk of falling victim to financial fraud and being recruited through adverts on online platforms promising ‘easy money’.

EDUCATION 1 January 1970

Fraudsters targeting farmers with ‘purchase scams’ for farm machinery

Fraudsters targeting farmers with ‘purchase scams’ for farm machinery

That’s the message coming from the financial fraud awareness team in the Bank of Ireland tent at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Stay clear of accommodation scams

Stay clear of accommodation scams

As students scramble to find accommodation, many landlords are taking advantage of new tenants with an increase in scams, here is what you need to look out for, writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 1 January 1970

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland