Seven consultants arrested in Liège region for €8.5 million Forem fraud through fake training

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Seven consultants were arrested in the Liège region for allegedly defrauding the Forem of €8.5 million through fake training programs. The suspects are accused of orchestrating a scheme from 2021 to 2024 where over 150 companies falsely claimed staff attended training, illegally obtaining social aid. The Forem discovered the fraud when claims exceeded allocated funds. Investigations included searches and seizures of cash, luxury items, and cryptocurrency.


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