2023-11-07 15:18:00
The Federal Judicial Police (PJF) of East Flanders carried out six searches in East Flanders and Hainaut and seized 48 gold bars worth around 740,000 euros as part of an investigation into tax fraud targeting a 79-year-old man deregistered in Belgium for four decades. The main suspect was also arrested.
The investigation concerns a septuagenarian, director of several companies in the furniture sector, and deregistered in Belgium for 40 years. This man living in Dubai is suspected of tax fraud. He allegedly used his companies to evade taxes using false invoices. He also allegedly engaged in money laundering. The damage suffered by the Belgian state might be counted in millions of euros, according to the police.
The main suspect in the investigation is also suspected of home fraud. The man, who reportedly lives in the United Arab Emirates, actually operates his companies in Belgium and even resides in practice in Belgium in order to avoid tax. One of his relatives would be in the same situation.
The PJF of East Flanders carried out searches on October 17 in Aalst, Ninove (3), Tournai and Lessines as part of this case. In total, 48 gold bars worth around 740,000 euros, jewelry and cash were seized during this action.
The main suspect was arrested in Aalst and brought before an investigating judge in Dendermonde on October 19. The man was released under strict conditions.
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