Dutch fight sport events under government scrutiny for mob ties
Fred Teeven (pictured), Dutch Secretary for Security and Justice, announced during an interview Friday that an upcoming artial arts event…
Fred Teeven (pictured), Dutch Secretary for Security and Justice, announced during an interview Friday that an upcoming artial arts event fall will be investigated by BIBOB, a national bureau for the prevention of crime. Local figth sport event organizers will have to pass criminal background checks.
Historically, the law permits regulation by BIBOB of a number of industries, include catering, construction, waste and transportation, coffee shops, brothels, and grow shops. Recently the law was expanded to include slot machines, the importing of fireworks, and real estate transactions with the government. The new move is designed to avoid the mixing of underworld figures and combat sports.
If there are known organised crime figurees, or murky financial arrangements that could be used for money laundering, a municipality can refuse to license the event.
