Common use of Combating Fraud Clause in Contracts

Combating Fraud. 1. Montenegro shall notify the Agency, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and/or the European Anti-Fraud Office forthwith if it becomes aware of the existence of credible allegations of fraud, corruption or any other illegal activities connected to the implementation of this Agreement that may affect the interests of the European Union. 2. Where such allegations relate to European Union funds disbursed in relation to this Agreement, Montenegro shall provide all necessary assistance to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and/or the European Anti-Fraud Office in relation to investigative activities on its territory, including facilitating interviews, on-the-spot checks and inspections (including access to information systems and databases in Montenegro) and facilitating access to any relevant information concerning the technical and financial management of matters financed partly or wholly by the European Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Agreement Between the European Union and Montenegro on Operational Activities Carried Out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Montenegro, Operational Cooperation Agreement