Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two suspects in Brussels were arrested for money laundering, linked to over €500,000 in illegal transfers. They received 80 days in jail and a five-year ban.
Last year in June, the case started after a regular traffic stop in Uccle, Brussels. When the police searched the car with the two suspects, they discovered 37 bank cards, four Digipass devices, and €2,300 in cash. They quickly brought in a money crimes judge. They were charged with money laundering and being part of a criminal group. The judge then ordered them to be held in Haren Prison, per a representative.
What Evidence Led to the Money Laundering Arrests?
The Marlow police zone, covering Uccle, Auderghem, and Watermael-Boitsfort, led an investigation directed by the financial judge. They uncovered a big plan with fake companies, people acting as fronts and secret bank accounts managed by others. This setup was arranged to clean dirty money and generate cash for those trying to build a secret fund.
They found over €500,000 in illegal money transfers. During the investigation, authorities took around €125,000 from the suspects’ bank accounts. They were allowed to admit guilt before the investigation finished because of recent legal changes that made the process easier. If they confessed, they got 80 days in jail guaranteed, while the other sentences of two years and 18 months were delayed.
