OLAF AntiFraud Communicators Network OAFCN Deterring Fraud and

OLAF Anti-Fraud Communicators Network (OAFCN) Deterring Fraud and Corruption by Informing the Public Alessandro Butticé Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 1

OAFCN MISSION To serve as the information and communication link between the OLAF spokesperson and the spokespersons, public relations and information officers in the national investigation services with which OLAF cooperates in the Member States Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 2

OAFCN OBJECTIVES Objectives 1. Prevention Deterring Fraud by Informing the Public 2. Information for the Citizen 3. Synergy between the partners • Add value to the work of the national investigation services • Highlight the global EU aspect of the fight against fraud Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 3

OAFCN ACTIVITIES Activities 1. Assistance to partners and journalists in the spirit of subsidiarity 2. Regular meetings for the exchange of best practice 3. Joint training seminars (including with external partners like IFJ) 4. Joint communication campaigns 5. Keeping each other up-to-date Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 4

OAFCN ACTIVITIES Meetings and Seminars 2002 -2006 Held meetings twice a year 2002 Seminar in Helsinki 2003 Seminar in Bucharest 2004 Virtual Roundtable and Seminar in Brussels 2005 Seminar with IFJ in Brussels 2006 Seminar with IFJ in Sofia Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 5

OAFCN ACTIVITIES Training for journalists 2002 in Salamanca 2004 Malta 2006 Jupiter (Romania) Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 6

OAFCN ACTIVITIES Publications Booklet : Deterring fraud by informing the public Contact list for Journalists Brochure OLAF and International Cooperation OAFCN Webpage with links to partners Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 7

OAFCN ACTIVITIES Videos and Video Stockshots Deterring fraud by informing the public - 2005 OLAF and International Cooperation - 2004 OLAF: Anti-Fraud Cooperation in Bulgaria - 2006 Counterfeit Goods : Operation FAKE - 2005 OLAF: International Cooperation (UK and FR) - 2003 Alcohol smuggling in Finland - 2001 Cigarette smuggling - 2000 Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 8

OAFCN SUCCESS STORIES Success Stories Media campaign for Joint Customs Operation FAKE - 2005 Dialogue with International Federation of Journalists - 2005 Joint presentation of the OLAF Activity Report 2005 - 2006 Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 9

Heads of EC Representations meeting, Brussels, 19 -20 September 2006 Some new ideas - Missions from HQ to Reps linked to a consultation, campaign - EU-wide Peer Networks (e. g. OLAF anti-fraud network) - Mainstream the lessons and practices of Plan D visits Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 10

FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD AND CORRUPTION Possible contributions of the OAFCN Utilising of existing expertise Creating success stories at national/regional level Providing training for journalists Cooperating with Journalist Associations Cooperating with academic world (communication, journalism and law) Encouraging local/regional communication Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 11

Thank you for your attention Unit D. 1 – Spokesman, Communication, Public Relations 07/10/2020 12