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(4) Whereas the need to increase the effectiveness of the fight against fraud and other illegal activities detrimental to the financial interests of the Communities requires the establishment of a European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF), hereinafter referred to as "the Office" which must exercise its investigation powers in full independence;

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-07 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.