L'autorité compétente auprès de laquelle l'infraction a été signalée, dans la mesure où elle n'exerce pas elle-même sa compétence à cet égard, la transmet sans délai à l'autorité compétente de l'État membre dans lequel l'infraction a été commise.
This requirement shall be considered fulfilled if the applicant reports the crime to the competent authorities of the Member State of residence, if he was unable to do so in the Member State where the crime was committed or, in the case of a serious crime, if he chose not to do so. If the competent authority to which the complaint is made is not competent in the matter, it shall forward the complaint without delay to the competent authority of the Member State where the crime was committed.