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Trader’s report leads to seizure of millions in cryptocurrency

What is the connection between a sneaker and money laundering? In the case we report here, a hardware wallet for cryptocurrency was hidden inside a shoe. It later turned out to contain millions of euros in cryptocurrency with an unknown origin. The police eventually arrested the owner of the wallet and his partner on suspicion of money laundering.
9/29/25
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Company under scrutiny on suspicion of large-scale money laundering

In this case, a company owner was suspected of large-scale money laundering, forgery, and more. The investigation services were alerted and a criminal investigation followed, including an information request to FIU-the Netherlands.
9/29/25
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Report of cash sports car purchase leads to money laundering conviction

A Dutch court recently sentenced a man to five months in prison for money laundering in a first instance ruling. The case came to light following a report from a car dealership regarding an unusual transaction.
8/6/25
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Large-scale fraud and money laundering via cryptocurrency

When police stopped a driver for using a mobile phone while driving, they unexpectedly discovered tens of thousands of euros in cash inside the vehicle. This triggered preparations for a criminal investigation, and the investigation service submitted an information request to FIU-the Netherlands.
7/29/25
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Terrorist financing through non-profit organizations

One of the ways terrorists finance their activities is by using non-profit organizations (NPOs). In this article we explain how it works.
7/14/25
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Annual review 2024

7/2/25
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