Belgian-Moroccan Family Accused of Multi-Million Euro Money Laundering Scheme

Traffickers and money laundering professionals, the defendants, aged 33 to 63, are being prosecuted for drug trafficking, money laundering, criminal network formation, human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

During the investigation of the case, it turned out that the two leaders, Abdelhakim D. and his brother Mustapha, aged 63 and 61 respectively, were very active drug traffickers in Borgerhout. They occupied a social housing unit, while continuing to benefit from unemployment benefits.

Two other defendants lent a hand to the main accused, reports the local press, including Abdelhakim’s 33-year-old son and his 48-year-old sister. The latter was in charge of managing the family’s real estate assets in Al Hoceima, Imzouren and Fez.

The Attorney General has requested 8 years in prison and a fine of 8,000 euros for each member of the criminal network. Pending the final verdict, the investigating judge ordered the seizure of all real estate assets in Belgium.