The investigation service of the Dutch Labor Inspectorate arrested five people on May 19 on suspicion of laundering around two million euros in health care money. The Labor Inspectorate announced this on Thursday afternoon.
The suspects have been under restrictions since their arrest, which is why the inspectorate is only now communicating about the case. The pre-trial detention of four of the suspects was extended by ninety days on Tuesday.
Fraud since 2023
According to the Labor Inspectorate, the fraud took place from 2023 onwards. During that time, a total of around five million euros in healthcare money was credited to four foundations, much of which was probably absorbed by the suspects and not spent on providing care.
In addition to the arrests, searches were also carried out in the suspects’ homes, a holiday home, two business premises and two storage locations. Luxury goods were seized. Cash, real estate and seven expensive cars were also seized.
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