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FALCON · Project

AI-Powered Intelligence System for Detecting Corruption and Organized Crime Networks

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Imagine a high-tech filter that can spot red flags in mountains of paperwork and digital records to find hidden bribes or fraud. It works like a digital detective that connects dots between suspicious people and money trails that humans would miss. Instead of guessing if something is wrong, it uses hard data to prove where the risks are.

By the numbers
4,720,938
EU Contribution in EUR
27
Total partners
6
European countries involved in pilots
4
Corruption domains targeted
The business problem

What needed solving

Corruption detection is currently too slow, costly, and based on subjective guesses. Businesses and governments lack automated tools to find hidden links between organized crime and public funds.

The solution

What was built

An integrated prototype of software components and tools for corruption risk assessment and data-driven intelligence.

Audience

Who needs this

GovTech software vendorsAnti-Money Laundering (AML) firmsCustoms and Border technology providersCorporate compliance departments
Business applications

Who can put this to work

GovTech
SME
Target: Public sector software provider

If you are a GovTech provider dealing with inefficient manual audits — this project developed AI-powered tools that automate the detection of public procurement fraud. This allows your clients to identify corruption risks faster and with more accuracy.

Financial Services
enterprise
Target: Compliance and AML firm

If you are a financial intermediary dealing with sanction circumvention by oligarchs — this project developed data pipelines that track hidden links to politically exposed persons. This reduces the risk of regulatory fines and improves KYC processes.

Logistics & Customs
mid-size
Target: Border management technology firm

If you are a technology provider dealing with corruption at border crossings — this project developed a set of actionable indicators that flag suspicious activity. This helps border guards identify bribery patterns in real-time.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for implementing these tools?

Based on available project data, specific pricing for the software is not listed, as the project is funded by a EUR 4,720,938 EU contribution.

Is the system ready for industrial scale?

The project is currently in the development and piloting phase, aiming to deliver an integrated prototype of software components and tools.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project involves 27 partners including 5 SMEs and 5 industry players.

What regulations does this tool address?

The tools focus on sanction circumvention, public procurement fraud, and conflicts of interest for politically exposed persons, adhering to Trustworthy AI and legal privacy standards.

How long does it take to integrate into existing systems?

Based on available project data, the project period runs from 2023-09-01 to 2026-08-31, suggesting a multi-year development and integration cycle.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly diversified with 27 partners across 15 countries, balancing academic research (15 entities) with practical application (12 entities). With a 19% industry ratio and 5 SMEs, the project has a strong bridge between theoretical AI and commercial viability, ensuring the tools are designed for actual law enforcement and GovTech use cases.

How to reach the team

Contact EREVNITIKO PANEPISTIMIAKO INSTITOUTO SYSTIMATON EPIKOINONION KAI YPOLOGISTON in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the FALCON prototype.