The investigation concerns the laundering of large sums of (criminal) money. In 2022, it started when it became apparent that a passenger car may have been purchased with criminal money. This car has been seized by the police. In September 2023, the police reported in a news article that during a comprehensive action, two suspects were arrested in Tilburg and Goirle. It was also reported in that publication that searches had taken place in properties in Roosendaal. Goods were seized, and on that basis, the detective investigation continued. Later, action days were held in December 2023 and June 2024. Again, several suspects were arrested and interrogated, and again, the police reported on the operation.

Expensive passenger cars purchased with cash
In the meantime, detectives discovered that hundreds of thousands of euros had been laundered and that no taxes had been paid on the purchase and sale of expensive passenger cars such as a Land Rover and a Lamborghini. Those cars were often paid for in cash. The investigation team has now seized assets worth over 1.5 million euros from the arrested suspects. Seizing criminal assets is important because crime should not pay.

During searches in the homes and businesses of the suspects, several hundred thousand euros in cash and multiple expensive cars were seized, including a Lamborghini and a Mercedes. Firearms and ammunition, narcotics, and a false identity document were also found. Those goods have also been seized.

Suspect presented to the examining magistrate
On April 1, the last suspect in this investigation was arrested. He has been detained and presented to the examining magistrate. The magistrate has determined that the suspect must remain in custody for another fourteen days. The detectives are compiling a file on this case against all the suspects who have been arrested. This will be sent to the Public Prosecution Service. The case will be further processed by a public prosecutor.