Belgium police launched an operation targeting major paid education leave fraud. Officers raided ten company headquarters and six homes, detaining seven suspects.
Large amounts of cash, luxury vehicles, valuables, and cryptocurrency were confiscated immediately.
Suspects allegedly submitted false statements for non-existent training to gain benefits. Over fifty police, seven public inspectors, and three technology experts participated yesterday.
Authorities reported more than one hundred fifty companies gained illicit profits through commissions. Officials estimate ForEm suffered nearly eight and a half million euros in damages.