Netherlands: Police inform hundreds of victims of investment fraud

Source: Politie – politie.nl Publication date: 8 December 2025 Link: https://www.politie.nl/nieuws/2025/december/8/02---politie-informeert-honderden-gedupeerden-beleggingsfraude.html

Summary: The Dutch Police have contacted hundreds of individuals involved in investment scams, giving updates and guidance for investigations and victim support. The fraud cases involve fake trading/crypto platforms and unlicensed “consultants.”

How the scam works (example): investment / crypto scam • Social media ads or chat contacts from a “broker.” • Fake dashboards show fabricated “profits.” • The scammer asks for additional deposits or “release fees.” • Typical pattern: initial deposit of €500–1,000, fake gains, then more payment requests. • When the victim attempts a withdrawal, the account is blocked.

Always verify whether the intermediary is officially authorized by your national financial authority before investing.