FIOD arrests two Almere residents in multimillion-euro laundering and mortgage fraud investigation
The Dutch FIOD arrested a 45-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman from Almere on 20 October. The investigation concerns suspected laundering of millions of euros and mortgage fraud. FIOD says Sky ECC communications played an important part in investigating the man.
The case began with Financial Intelligence Unit information about unusual flows through the suspects’ bank accounts. Further investigation raised suspicions that the man had laundered millions of euros. Detectives also examined communications through an account on the encrypted Sky ECC messaging service.
The woman is suspected of money laundering and mortgage fraud. FIOD says she allegedly submitted false salary and income information in a mortgage application, obtaining a loan despite having no actual income. Monthly mortgage payments were allegedly made with money believed to come from criminal activity.
Two homes in Almere were searched during the operation. Assets seized included the woman’s home. The investigation is led by the specialist financial prosecution office and continued after the arrests, according to the 21 October announcement.
