The suspect was arrested in his home. Bank accounts and several luxury cars, possibly purchased with money earned from criminal activities, were seized. During the investigation at the house, it also came to light that meter tampering was taking place. The electricity meter and gas supply had been sabotaged. The suspect received a significant reassessment and fine from Enexis, which he must pay before gas and electricity can be reconnected.
Advance Payment
In 2024, the Den Bosch police began an investigation into forgery and fraud. The suspect in this case is a 54-year-old man from Vught who owns a large number of properties in, among others, the municipality of Den Bosch. These properties are primarily rented out for room occupancy. Investigations show that tenants of dozens of homes have been disadvantaged in so-called service costs over a period of 10 years. This includes the gas and electricity bills. Tenants paid a monthly advance that was higher at the end of the year or at the end of the rental period than the actual consumption. With the intervention of an accountant, these amounts were processed in such a way that tenants received little or no money back despite being entitled to it. Tenants who raised concerns over the years received a forged service cost settlement from the accountant on behalf of the suspect. Sometimes tenants had to pay too much extra. During this investigation, the relevant accountant was already interrogated a few months ago. He remains a suspect in this case.
Invoice Forgery
In 2022, the case came to light after the then energy company received inquiries from tenants about the annual statements. After conducting their own investigation, this energy company discovered that there was forgery of energy invoices in the name of that energy company (forgery). Victims are advised to seek advice from a lawyer about their rights in a potential civil case.