Hundreds of money mules arrested in collaboration with Interpol | Inland

It was the seventh time that the action, the European Money Mule Action (EMMA), was held in conjunction with Interpol. From September to November, the money mules were identified during actions and criminal investigations. Several investigations are still ongoing. But the efforts of the police are not limited to this period, says Caroline Sander, team leader at the National Unit. “In 2021, several action days took place in the Netherlands, during which we held money mules or key figures.”

Sander increasingly sees such key figures making their bank account available. “The money mules are being recruited by cyber criminals. With all its consequences.” In the Netherlands, there is a partnership between the police, the Public Prosecution Service, banks and International Card Services (ICS) that combats this form of cybercrime, with a focus on prevention.

For example, MBO and HBO schools are warned about the possible consequences and personal letters and information packages are also provided. Criminals use money mules because there is a high chance of being caught, but they themselves stay out of sight of the police and the judiciary, according to the police.

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