Federica Mogherini: Former EU top diplomat accused in fraud investigation

The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.

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The EPPO said searches were carried out on Tuesday at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, headed by Ms Mogherini, as well as the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels - the office she ran for five years as the bloc's top diplomat.

The investigation relates to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, the EPPO said.

As well as Ms Mogherini, a senior College of Europe staff member and a senior official from the European Commission were detained, the prosecutor's office added.

According to the EPPO, the three were formally told of the allegations against them: "the accusations concern procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy."