Dutch authorities arrest two suspects in €20 million money‑laundering case

Two men – a 31‑year‑old from Beverwijk and a 54‑year‑old from Landsmeer – were arrested on 3 June on suspicion of laundering more than €20 million. The public prosecutor alleges they moved large amounts of cash across borders and made deposits in the accounts of a German company, then used false invoices to route funds to banks linked to Chinese firms. The investigation, conducted by a joint team of the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) and police under the prosecutor’s direction, led to seizure of assets including property and a luxury vehicle. On 15 June a court in Amsterdam extended the provisional detention of one suspect.

The case highlights coordinated efforts by Dutch law‑enforcement agencies to combat complex financial crime involving cross‑border transactions and shell companies.