Undermining

What is subversion? 

Giving a definition of undermining is difficult. For undermining is a result of many different forms of crime, where the boundaries between the upper world ("normal" society) and the underworld (criminals) are blurred. 

Undermining is a form of crime in which criminals mix illegal activities with legitimate society by using legitimate businesses, services, and government systems. Examples include drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, and fraud, where criminal money is used in legitimate industries such as hospitality or real estate. This affects society, disrupts the economy, undermines government authority, and leads to feelings of insecurity.

Organized crime

Criminals need help from the "upper world" for their activities. For example, from real estate agents, car rental companies, administrative offices, owners in the agricultural sector and notaries. Undermining is the constant pounding of organized crime (underworld) on our society (upper world). 

How do you recognize signs of subversion?

Without realizing it, undermining crime can take place under our very eyes. These include drug production and trafficking, healthcare fraud, money laundering, real estate fraud, human trafficking and labor exploitation. 

When subversive crime happens in your area, it is not without danger. Consider, for example, explosion or fire hazards when drugs are made or violence is used. 

In addition, money laundering creates unfair competition. This is where honest entrepreneurs suffer greatly.

Fist against undermining

Together with police, justice and other security partners, the municipality fights undermining. You can be of great help. How? By not looking away, but by reporting it. For this, it is important that you recognize the signs of undermining. 

Signals

A restaurant with no customers. The hairdresser or car dealership that is never open during the day. Illogical business activities and renovations. There are many signs to recognize undermining. 

Want to know more about undermining? Then check out the website of the Regional Information and Expertise Centers (RIEC)

Do you suspect subversion?

  • In case of emergency: call 911.
  • No urgency, but police: call 0900 - 8844.
  • Report anonymously? Then call Report Crime Anonymous at 0800 - 7000. Or anonymously fill out the tip form at meldmisdaadanoniem.nl.
  • Signs of undermining can also be reported to the municipality. Do you see something suspicious in your neighborhood? For example, a place where something is not right, conspicuous behavior or perhaps even a criminal offense? Report this to the municipality. You can do this with your name, but also anonymously via the button below:

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