EU suspends funding to refugee NGO following claims of sexual abuse, corruption

The European Union has suspended funding to a non-government organization (NGO) aiding refugees in Greece pending an investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation and financial corruption, a spokesman for European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides has said.

"Although these remain allegations under investigation, the Commission is taking them very seriously," the spokesman said in a statement.

"We take a zero tolerance approach to any abuse of the rights and personal integrity of all refugees and migrants as well as to any misuse of funds," he said.

"Our primary concern is the welfare of the potential victims. Accordingly, we shall ensure that immediate support is provided to them," he said.

The spokesman said the Commission had already informed the Greek authorities and submitted the case to OLAF...