Investigations by the Financial Investigation Team suggest that there is likely unexplained wealth. The team is also investigating a false insurance claim. As part of the investigation, the residence in Velddriel was searched. Among other things, jewelry and a quantity of cash were seized. Furthermore, provisional seizure has been imposed on the properties in Hedel and Velddriel.

What is money laundering?

Money laundering is the concealment of a flow of money originating from any crime. Laundering ones own criminal profits or the criminal profits of others, and also cooperating in that, is punishable. This case has come about through integrated cooperation in RIEC context. In that context, various agencies work together to tackle undermining crime. Think of the police, public prosecution, municipalities, tax authorities, FIOD, labor inspection, etc. The goal is to make the government and society more resilient to combat undermining.