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Q1: What specific hospital is involved in the Romania procurement investigation?
The investigation centers on public procurement procedures at the Braşov County Emergency Hospital in Romania.
Q2: What is the total value of the suspected fraud being investigated by the EPPO?
The case involves suspected fraud worth 1.5 million euros related to medical equipment purchased during the 2021 pandemic period.
Q3: How many COVID-related fraud cases is the EPPO currently investigating?
The EPPO is investigating more than 500 cases linked to the EU COVID Recovery Fund, totaling approximately 5 billion euros.
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