Anti-fraud investigates one in four complaints filed
The statutory bodies of the Valencian Community have begun publishing their annual reports for 2022, and the latest release comes from the Valencia Anti-Fraud Agency. Global data shows 453 complaints received, up 26 percent from 359 in the previous year. A majority of these were submitted anonymously and were directed mainly at local governments, with electoral processes identified as a primary target of alleged corruption.
Regional breakdown for 2022 reveals 46 protection requests and 29 statutes issued. Among the complainants, residents from Alicante accounted for the largest share, with 13 people (44 percent of identifiable cases) linked to the Valencian region’s weaker governance areas. Valencia itself followed with 31 cases, Castellón contributed 10 percent, and the remaining share represented the Valencian Community as a whole.
These figures are notable for reflecting a strong focus on public administration at the local level. Of all complaints, 217 were directed at Valencia state administrations, making up 48 percent. Public institutions in Alicante accounted for 136 complaints (30 percent), Castellón reported 48 (10 percent), while organizations with activities across multiple autonomous communities accumulated the remaining 46 (10 percent). It is important to highlight that 79 percent of protected persons are associated with local government bodies. Among the protected individuals, 65 percent are men and 35 percent are women.
Access to management
During the annual briefing to the Valencian Parliament, agency director Joan Llinares emphasized the agency’s efforts to recover funds, noting more than 5.6 million euros identified for recovery. The data also shed light on the nature of grievances in 2022, with 44 percent (201 cases) related to human resources management and, in particular, the selection processes used in hiring. Llinares commented that paying lifetime salaries to individuals who fail to meet required qualifications and constitutional standards represents a significant form of corruption.
Beyond complaints, the institution acted as an expert in 19 cases. It detected and blocked 19,000 cybersecurity attacks—three times higher than the previous year—and conducted training for 4,382 people, including 1,057 students from high schools, institutes, and universities.
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[Citation: Valencia Anti-Fraud Agency annual report 2022. Official data released by the Valencian Community authorities.]