Gillis fought the decision, but this turned out to be in vain. The court finds that it could be assumed that the parks would be partly used for criminal activities and that permits could therefore be withdrawn or refused.

Controversial holiday parks Gillis

These are the parks in Ommel (municipality of Asten), Cranendonck and Valkenswaard. In 2022, the National Bibob Bibob, which makes integrity assessments for governments, informed the mayors of Asten, Cranendonck and Valkenswaard about suspected abuses at the parks of Gillis.

It would be fraud, forgery, forbidden possession of weapons, illegal housing of labor migrants and allowing permanent residence. The permits were then withdrawn.

Earlier this year, the reality star announced the sale of his nine parks in the Netherlands. According to him, “an untenable situation” had arisen due to all the problems and holiday parks were forced to close.

Gillis, known for the SBS6 program Mass is cash registerwas convicted in a tax fraud case in April, but appealed. In addition, his ex-girlfriend Nicol Kremers accuses him of abuse. There is a criminal proceedings for this.

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