Main suspect Theo Eggens in the large money laundering investigation in which Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd is also involved, will remain in prison for sixty days longer. That reports RTV Drenthe. Eggens from Gasteren in Drenthe will remain in restrictions for the time being, which means that he may only have contact with his lawyer. Van Eerd has since been released. There are a total of nine suspects.
Eggens is suspected of involvement in various constructions in which money and goods are laundered. His lawyer is considering RTV Drenthe appeal against the extension of the detention.
The money laundering took place, according to the Public Prosecution Service (OM) through real estate transactions, car trade, cash deposits and sponsor contracts in motocross sport. There may also be VAT fraud in the car trade.
The Fiod raided several places in the Netherlands two weeks ago. The house of Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd in Heeswijk-Dinther was also raided. He was arrested and is still a suspect in the case.
A total of nine suspects were arrested. It concerns seven inhabitants from Drenthe and two from Brabant. They are all free but still suspicious.
Main suspect and Jumbo CEO
Main suspect Eggens is well known in the motocross world. He previously led a motocross team sponsored by Jumbo. He brought drivers who were looking for a lender into contact with Frits van Eerd. The CEO of Jumbo is a big fan of motorsport.
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