Five people have been arrested in Norway over suspected fraud and bribery involving contracts to provide services to NATO ships.
The European Union’s criminal justice agency, Eurojust, estimates that the alleged fraud caused losses of around €1 million ($1.1 million). Searches were also carried out in Germany and Romania as part of the investigation.
Authorities suspect a company and its subcontractors of submitting false invoices for shore-based services provided to NATO ships and their crews during port visits in north-western Europe.
The case involves contracts linked to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), which helps NATO member countries and partner nations obtain defence equipment, security systems and support services.
Eurojust said the investigation began in April 2025 and involves authorities in Norway, Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom.
Norwegian economic crime authority Økokrim said the five people were arrested in the Bergen area on Wednesday. They have been charged with aggravated fraud against the
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