Millions of euros designed to regenerate Europe's poorest regions have been siphoned off by organised criminals, including the Italian Mafia, a BBC investigation has found.
Several bogus Italian companies have fraudulently obtained EU grants for renewable energy projects.
Critics say the EU's anti-fraud watchdog Olaf is failing to stop theft and misuse.
Several bogus Italian companies have fraudulently obtained EU grants for renewable energy projects.
Critics say the EU's anti-fraud watchdog Olaf is failing to stop theft and misuse.