Ten individuals arrested in money laundering case involving over 30 million kroner in Denmark

Ten individuals are suspected in a money laundering case involving over 30 million kroner. The suspects, aged between 43 and 69, were arrested at various locations across the country yesterday and have been charged with especially heinous money laundering, according to the National Unit for Special Criminality (NSK). The laundering activities reportedly involved the sale of mink pelts. Authorities believe these illegal activities have been ongoing since the fall of 2022.

It is understood that the arrested individuals are part of a larger network that has facilitated trade-based money laundering of cash resulting from organized crime, stated Chief Police Inspector Michael Kjeldgaard from NSK.

Authorities have discovered more than ten million kroner in cash during the investigation. The prosecution is seeking to detain six of those arrested, who are scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing today at the Court in Aarhus at 09:00. The other four suspects have been released.

In connection with the arrests, law enforcement carried out several searches, leading to the discovery of mink pelts and significant amounts of cash. Additionally, a 43-year-old primary suspect from Aarhus has also been charged with involvement in drug trafficking, specifically concerning approximately 1.4 tons of hashish and an attempt to smuggle 19.3 liters of liquid cocaine.