Authorities arrested five people in Norway and searched a company's premises and several homes in Romania during a coordinated investigation into alleged fraud involving support services for vessels used on NATO missions. German authorities searched two businesses and one home. [1] [2]
Eurojust said the company and subcontractors allegedly submitted false invoices for shore-based services during port visits in north-western Europe. Estimated losses to NATO member states exceed €1 million, although the final amount remains under investigation. [1] [2]
ContextInvestigators also allege that an intermediary bribed foreign officials to obtain favourable treatment from NATO's Support and Procurement Agency. The company and suspects were not identified, and the allegations have not been adjudicated. [1] [2]