Cyprus has launched a public awareness campaign encouraging citizens to report suspected fraud involving European Union funding, as authorities seek to protect public resources and strengthen transparency.
The initiative, led by the National Anti-Fraud Co-ordination Service (AFCOS Cyprus), aims to help people recognise potential irregularities in EU-funded projects and understand how to alert the relevant authorities.
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EU funding supports development projects and programmes across Cyprus, so proper use of these resources is essential to ensure money reaches its intended beneficiaries.
What Should Be Reported?
Citizens can report suspected irregularities involving any EU-funded project, programme or activity. Examples include falsified documents, fictitious or inflated invoices, duplicate funding claims, conflicts of interest and the misuse of European funds.
Reports do not require proof that an offence has occurred. Information or reasonable suspicion that warrants further investigation is sufficient.
How To File A Complaint
Reports can be submitted through the complaints section of the official AFCOS Cyprus website.
Complainants may provide their personal details, which are handled confidentially, or submit information anonymously. Authorities encourage people to include as much relevant detail as possible, such as the project involved, the nature of the suspected wrongdoing and any supporting documents.
All submissions are handled confidentially under the applicable personal data protection rules.
How AFCOS Protects EU Funding
AFCOS Cyprus co-ordinates national efforts to combat fraud affecting the EU’s financial interests. It works with the relevant Cypriot authorities and serves as the main co-operation point between the Republic of Cyprus and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
The service receives and assesses information about suspected fraud and refers cases to the appropriate authorities for further action.
Through the campaign, AFCOS aims to encourage responsible reporting and increase public awareness of the role citizens can play in protecting EU funds.
