Belgian police arrest suspects in major phishing and drug‑trafficking cases

Federal police in Antwerp arrested a 19‑year‑old man suspected of leading a large phishing network that targeted dozens of victims across Europe and siphoned more than half a million euros. The suspects used fake government e‑mails and remote‑access software to gain control of victims’ bank accounts, laundering the proceeds through cryptocurrency and foreign accounts.

In Turnhout, investigators seized cannabis after intercepting a suspicious parcel destined for the region and raiding three homes. The operation resulted in the arrest of a 33‑year‑old man on drug‑trafficking charges. Authorities say the case is part of a growing problem of illicit substances being moved through international mail and parcel services.

Both arrests are part of a broader crackdown by Belgian law‑enforcement on organized crime operating both online and via physical supply chains.