The American FBI warned the Dutch authorities in December of 2020 that Ridouan Taghi could communicate unseen with the outside world. At that time Taghi was already in the Extra Secure Institution (EBI) in Vught. This is reported by the NRC.
According to the FBI, Taghi is “regularly made available for uncontrolled physical and/or electronic communication with third parties,” the statement reads. newspaper† This was possible thanks to “one or more compromised prison guards,” according to the FBI.
Important accomplice
Based on messages sent with cryptophones, the FBI has determined that Ridouan Taghi communicated with a key accomplice. In November 2020, he forwarded a message to Italian mob boss Raffaele Imperiale.