
EFRI Declares War on Financial Crime Facilitators with New EU Mandate
The European Funds Recovery Initiative (EFRI) has reached a new milestone in the fight against cybercrime and financial fraud. Effective March 31, 2025, EFRI has been recognized as a Qualified Entity (QE) under Directive (EU) 2020/1828 by Austrian authorities—empowering it to file collective redress actions across the European Union. This is more than a legal upgrade.