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The European Commission applies “zero tolerance” against corruption, which is why it has asked the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) to investigate whether the alleged collection of illegal commissions on the purchase of masks during the pandemic for which Koldo García – former advisor – was arrested of José Luis Ábalos when he was minister – could affect the funds of the European Union.
“The European Commission will take all necessary measures to protect the budget of the European Union and has zero tolerance for fraud,” a community spokesperson told the Europa Press agency, when questioned about the case and its impact on the community coffers.
Community services are in close contact with the national authorities responsible for managing European funds, in this case the Ministry of Finance, to determine whether there is community money “involved”.
For this reason, the spokesperson added, Brussels is following the matter “very closely” and has sent the details of the ‘Koldo case’ to OLAF to ask it to continue investigating.
