Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Four people, including Yasser G. (ISAE), were arrested for burning a Mercedes in Hasselt on November 29. The fire damaged the building, making it unlivable. Authorities suspect insurance fraud, and the suspects could face 20 to 30 years in prison.
Four people were arrested for setting fire to a car in an apartment building in Hasselt on November 29. Yasser G known online as ISAE, hired a 23-year-old from Lokeren to recruit two 22-year-olds from Antwerp to carry out the arson. The fire destroyed a Mercedes AMG GT 53 and caused extensive damage to other vehicles, making the entire building uninhabitable. Investigators found evidence of accelerants, leading to the arrests after reviewing surveillance footage.
Who are the suspects behind the Hasselt car arson linked to ISAE?
Two of the suspects had minor roles in a car fire, while one was the main culprit, aided by a friend who was later arrested. Investigators discovered they were hired to burn the car by its owner, a Dutch vlogger who had gone missing. He claimed to be homeless in a YouTube video but was evading police. Clues from his video led to his arrest with his girlfriend in Kortessem, and he was detained after questioning.
According to the last suspect, ISAE worked with a 23-year-old from Lokeren, this man was arrested last Sunday and is now in jail. Police think the motive was insurance fraud, with ISAE suspected of ordering an arson attack. ISAE has over 211,000 followers on YouTube and often shows off his wealth, which has upset many people. Authorities are looking into his finances. If found guilty, the suspects could face 20 to 30 years in prison for arson. The fire caused serious damage, affecting the building’s utilities, and residents might need to find new places to live for months. ISAE claimed he bought his penthouse for 800,000 euros, but he was just renting it for four months.
