Press outlets Le Monde, Lighthouse Reports and Der Spiegel have revealed the report of the EU’s Anti-Corruption Office (OLAF) investigation into Frontex’s cooperation with Greece. In the report, it was stated that Frontex covered up Greece’s pushback and deliberately lied to the EU parliament about it.
DO NOT REPORT ACTIONS
It was reported that Frontex officials did not report the actions, even when they witnessed illegal pushbacks, in order to avoid the reaction of the Greek authorities.
“The incidents were not reported through official channels, as Frontex staff members feared retaliation from the Greek authorities,” the report said. statement was included.
According to Der Spiegel, it was claimed that Margaritis Schinas, the commissioner for migration and human rights of the EU Commission, acted for Greece.
NO CONCRETE EVIDENCE
On the other hand, it was stated that Schinas recently claimed that there is no concrete evidence that the Greek Coast Guard has made pushbacks.
OLAF launched an investigation against Frontex on charges such as pushing back migrants in the Aegean, harassment and abuse of power. (AA)