Mogherini Detained in EU Fraud Probe

Federica Mogherini, former EU foreign policy chief and current Rector of the College of Europe, along with Stefano Sannino, a senior EU official, have been detained and charged in a fraud and corruption probe. The European Union — European Public Prosecutor s Office, supported by the European Union — European Anti-Fraud Office, launched an investigation into suspected procurement fraud related to an EU-funded diplomatic training program awarded by the International — European External Action Service to the College of Europe. Raids were conducted at the College of Europe's campus in Belgium, the International — European External Action Service's premises in Brussels, and private residences. Authorities suspect that confidential information regarding the tender process for the European Union Diplomatic Academy was improperly shared with the College of Europe, potentially violating fair competition rules. The allegations include procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, and violation of professional secrecy. The investigation is ongoing, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.