Two additional suspects have been charged in the ongoing criminal investigation into alleged money laundering by the former European Commissioner and Belgian Finance Minister.
Didier Reynders enjoyed years of support from confidant Jean-Claude Fontinoy, a former chairman of the Belgian rail company NMBS. Recently Fontinoy’s former chauffeur has claimed that he drove him to the Zavel, an area of Brussels with many antique shops, where he purchased art.
All of these purchases were paid in cash. One shop that was frequently visited belonged to the other suspect who has now been charged, Olivier Theunissen.
The investigation alleges that Didier Reynders laundered nearly €1 million between 2008 and 2018. He allegedly purchased €200,000 worth of Belgian National Lottery products to deposit “winnings” as clean funds, while also making frequent small cash deposits totaling €700,000 into his ING bank account.
Reynders was officially charged last November.
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