Money laundering by compensation in Charleroi: 15 raids, two arrests
A police operation in Charleroi targeted a money laundering network using compensation schemes. Two suspects were placed under arrest warrant.
Major anti-money laundering operation in Charleroi: seizures and arrest warrants
Fifteen raids were conducted in Charleroi as part of a police operation targeting money laundering by compensation, according to lalibre.be. The investigation targets companies used to circulate and recycle funds of criminal origin.
Among the mechanisms identified are shell companies, front managers, false invoicing and financial flows without genuine economic justification. These arrangements are also accompanied, according to the statement, by undeclared work, social fraud, unpaid contributions and tax fraud.
The operation led to the seizure or blocking of approximately 165,000 euros in bank accounts, as well as over 20,000 euros in cash. Investigators also seized eight vehicles, seven luxury watches, a handgun, computers, tablets and various mobile phones.
Two people were placed under arrest warrant for participation in a criminal organisation and money laundering.
Source: Google News MA — Crime (fr)