Over the following months, the five Dutch people were handed over to Belgium. The twentysomethings were then arrested by the Veurn investigating judge on suspicion of fraud, IT fraud, money laundering and gang formation. The five suspects are seen as so-called cashers, who were sent by the Dutch criminal organization to withdraw money. There are no indications that they themselves are leaders of the gang.
In a press release, the police and public prosecutor’s office call on people to be alert to such facts. “A real bank will never work that way. It is important to always be on your guard, both when making telephone contact and when strangers are at the door,” he said. Anyone who is deceived is advised to call Card Stop and report it to the police.