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Dutch Prosecutors Fine Louis Vuitton Netherlands in Money Laundering Case

New York Times - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Claire MosesFebruary 12, 2026 at 05:37 PM
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Louis Vuitton's Dutch subsidiary agreed to pay a 500,000 euro ($594,000) settlement in the Netherlands to resolve a money laundering case. Dutch prosecutors initiated the investigation in the summer of 2025, alleging the luxury brand failed to adequately verify the identities of customers making large cash purchases, violating money laundering and terrorism financing laws. The case stemmed from an investigation into a Chinese woman, Bei W., accused of laundering over 2 million euros between 2021 and 2023 by purchasing expensive bags and reselling them in China. Prosecutors allege she used a "daigou" system to make the transactions appear legitimate. Bei W. is currently on trial along with two others accused of assisting her.

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Amsterdam 40% China ×250% Bei W. ×360% Dutch Prosecutors ×270% Netherlands ×480% Louis Vuitton ×790%

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money laundering 100% louis vuitton 90% netherlands 80% terrorism financing 70% settlement 60% cash transactions 50% luxury brand 50% daigou 40%

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