Belgium debates proposed use of private detectives in social aid applications. Integration minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt supports detective usage to identify overseas assets.

Authorities hope detectives would track applicants’ properties and incomes outside Belgium efficiently.

Social Centers Federation questions expense, emphasizing ethical and significant financial implications involved. Dorothée Klein states each detective may cost from one thousand to five thousand euros.

Bidding process and required monitoring raise administrative burdens and total financial strain significantly. Only Antwerp municipality will work with detectives; legislative and funding details remain uncertain.