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Uh, yes, well, I think so, yeah.

That means it's illegal and it's handled at the international level, yeah.

Yeah, you're right. I'll add that part. Yeah. Let me get back to the...

Um...

Well, since the Panama Papers... How hard can it be? Let me do that again.

- You want to do it again? -Yeah.

They've been referred to as shell companies. Big CEOs...

I'm going to do that line again. I'll get it. I promise.

-You ever been on the mic before? -I'll go one more time.

Or, well, since the Panama Papers, the banks...

the big banks and the trust agencies agree with each other, yeah.

The ultimate beneficial owner, UBO for short.

-From the top? -From the top.

OK.

Let's talk about taxes. What do you say?

Newspapers report this every day. The Netherlands is a tax haven.

But you might think, "I'm paying a fortune in taxes.

But who are those people not paying their taxes?"

Well, that's your first mistake. Those aren't people. They're companies.

Limited liability corporations that are established in the Cayman Islands,

the Bahamas, Guernsey, Luxembourg, or the Netherlands.

-Good morning, ladies and gents. - Good morning.

We're about to raid an online gambling site, as everyone's aware.

It's called Safe Betting.

My name is Lars van Deurnen. I'm your team leader.

In the back of the room, we have Sylvia van Maele.

Sylvia is today's public prosecutor.

-Say hi -Hello.

If you break the law,

-please do it while she's not looking.

We are going to be confiscating written records, hard disks...

...laptops, computers, phones or my all-time favorite score, cash money.

Now, people, let's go.

- Alright, let's do this.

Why the Netherlands, specifically?

Because those companies get to benefit from our convenient tax rules,

for instance, by means of a shell company.

And a shell company is a mailing address,

a bank account number, and a couple of directors.

Nothing else. Is all of that legal?

Well, it sort of depends on who's doing it.

If the CEO's doing it, or royalty, or world-famous pop stars,

it's called tax avoidance and it's morally dubious,

but completely legal.

But that in turn attracts the wrong kind of people,

such as oligarchs or drug dealers, and then it's called tax evasion.

Or worse, money laundering.

And that is illegal.

And for several years now, they've come down hard on this.

Let's go.

Good morning.

We're here for Safe Betting.

Here you go.

Yeah, Sylvia, we're in, but there's no one around.

So what do we do?

Just go in.

Jurjen Beekman?

Uh, yeah?

Van Deurnen.

-Can I help you? -Well... yeah.

Uh, we are here, led by the public prosecutor,

to perform a technical search.

-Oh. -Yeah.

You're not obliged to answer, but, um... are you the director

of the online gambling site Safe Betting?

Your corporate tax filings from last year

show that you had revenues of around 9.3 million.

Could have been, sure.

Well...

-Where are your colleagues? -Everyone works online.

Yes, you're right, but I also read that you are the director

of another 124 other corporations.

Poof, that's crazy.

-You know, let me call the accountant. -Put your phone down right now.

There.

You are suspected of falsifying information on tax filings

and money laundering.

I see you have a safe over there.

-Yeah. -And do you have a key for it?

-What's in it? -I don't know.

That's weird. Well, we're about to open it.

You can stand over there.

My colleague will be here in a minute. Come on in now, guys.

Go! Go! Go!

- Standing by. Waiting for signal - Yeah.

- One-five-alpha, out. - Two-five-seven, over.

Override.

Copy, proceed, alpha.

Thank you for your cooperation, sir. This way, guys.

All units be advised, code 7-4-9.

Hey, Sylvia.

Uh, Sabine de Wolff, trust agency Trust Visions, Amsterdam.

-How'd you get here so quickly? -You're wrong about this.

-Oh, yeah? -Yeah.

Well, that's the first time I've heard that.

We just got off the phone with someone at your office.

-Your boss can better lay out everything. -I have no boss.

Congratulations.

-I've got one.

Oh, look. I think that's him now.

Ed.

Come on. But we just got here.

Yeah...

Nobody mentioned anything to me about this. If...

OK.

Alright, fine.

-Copy. Hi, Syl. -We have to go.

-Huh? -Yeah, the chief attorney just called.

Um, wrong address.

Yup.

Uh, hey, guys, looks like the prosecutor wants to get out early, so pack up.

Wait a minute. What?

I've got it all figured out here!

You'll have to talk to Sylvia yourself.

No. Keep going.

Uh, sorry, I really can't hear you with all the noise here!

Lars, stop.

Goddamn it.

I said stop.

Yeah, we're doing our best in the Netherlands.

The problem is that it can be hard to tell the difference between a shell company

belonging to a drug dealer and one belonging to a friendly head of state.

Alright, this was "Where's my Money?" for now.

I was your host Nina Jacobs.

If you're confused by everything we've discussed,

that's precisely the point of it.

Ms. Van Maele, hello. I was told not to pass up working with you.

So, uh, yeah, I already said I can get to work right away.

- Help me out, because, uh... -Oh, no, yeah, I'm Daniel.

-Today's my first day on the job.

-You remember my job application. Cum-ex. -Excuse me?

Yeah, I wrote my thesis on dividend arbitrage trading practices and fraud.

You said you were going to read it.

-Oh, yeah. I don't need an assistant.

Oh.

-Come on. -Yeah.

Alright. As we know, we didn't really learn anything

since we weren't able to obtain any documents or evidence.

We could ask the public prosecution service to take another look--

Five months' work.

And our public prosecutor gets a single phone call...

Yeah, that's a shame.

Syl... we still have that gambling site's incorrect corporate tax filing, right?

We've got no documents from those guys, but we can request some data.

Lars, just let it go. Seriously, that one's done.

-There's always next time. -Hey. You don't have to do anything.

You know that, right?

-Simply give the order. -Yeah.

And then we grab the data. It's all--

Aren't the instructions clear?

We stay away.

Yeah, like you'd ever do anything that's against the rules, right, Sylvia?

Mea culpa, it's my fault. I didn't notice in time that you were raiding those guys.

This Trust Visions, they're the good guys.

Can you explain to me why 120 corporations are registered at the same address?

What about it is confusing?

Large amounts of cash are funneled through the Cayman Islands.

-That's not illegal. -It should be.

Are you an activist now or what? Then vote for another party.

Those guys have been a help with the Russians and the sanctions.

As soon as something looks off, they're on the phone to us.

Well, that's helpful.

Yeah and that is why you shouldn't destroy the whole relationship

over a few million euros in revenue.

-Is that insane? -Sorry, what is Trust Visions?

Hi. Ed Koppers. And you are?

Daniel.

Ah, well, got a surprise for you.

The folks at the national office are looking for a new chief public prosecutor

and they asked me if I knew someone and I said, "Well, Sylvia's the best."

She's brilliant. She's unbelievable.

OK.

You'd have to, of course, send an official application.

-And what is it? Drugs? -Yeah.

But isn't that what you want? More money, a higher position? Well...

I thought that would make you happy.

Yeah, yeah, I am. Of course.

-Who's replacing me, then? -Uh, yeah.

I got to figure something out first, because I've got a problem on my hands.

Marcus?

Marcus is good, yeah. Do you think he's good? He seems like a sweet kid.

Thank you. No, we can get it ourselves. We've got hands.

Alright, well, then, I'll send you the email.

And then, uh, you'll need to write a quick letter before Friday.

Listen. I'm going to ask you to pay close attention.

You'll be in charge of the transition once Sylvia's moved on.

-What happened over there? -Well, I believe I was just fired, Daniel.

Oh.

-Are you OK? -Uh-huh.

-Hey, Sylvia. -Hey, Marcus.

- Has it been taken care of?

I think so.

We don't want that happening again.

No, Sylvia always does exactly what is asked of her.

Go and get some coffee, uh...

-Daniel. -Yeah, Daniel. Yeah?

That's not the reason they hired me, but I can get some coffee, OK?

So?

Yeah, my client sent me to discuss some additional things here with you.

We've informed your firm that we are dropping the whole case.

And these are...?

Invoices.

The safes, cleaning, our travel costs as well.

240 euros for parking spaces.

You guys are shameless for sure.

Remember me, Sylvia?

We were both junior associates at Meijerhoff.

-Oh, uh...? -Sabine.

Uh, Sabine, yeah, sure. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure. Yeah. Sorry.

-Oh, it's fine.

Now I'm with the bad guys.

Your words.

Well, it was nice to see you.

Take a good look, if you like.

Yoo-hoo!

Guten Tag.

Hey.

Are you getting enough rest with all that cramming?

Mm.

You're not studying?

Nein. Ich habe das jetzt getan, Mutti.

If you have an early class, it's easier to sleep at your dad's place

Ich gehen Vati morgen nacht.

-You doing a little performance? -I'm speaking German, Mom.

-Ah! -Can't you tell?

Is that German?

-Yeah, yeah.

Now, come on. Move it or you'll be up too late.

-Working too hard? -No, I'm alright.

OK.

Alright, I'm out.

See you, honey. Mm.

Tsk.

- Hello.

Sabine, hi. Sylvia van Maele here.

Oh, hey.

Yeah, hi. Hey, um, I was looking at these invoices.

It looks like some of this might actually go to someone else.

No, it's correct. It's for you.

Alright, well, I'm a bit confused about this.

I was actually hoping you could handle it from here without me.

I can't help you any further.

Sylvia.

You said I was shameless, but I'm not the bad one here.

Having a little party, Sabine?

Yeah, I just walked outside.

Funny. I'd always it was you who'd end up the killer lawyer.

You always seemed so cold.

-Hey, um, I've had a really long day. -I've got much more.

Much more of what?

I have boxes full.

I don't understand why you suddenly left. You were so close.

Maybe you should just come see me.

You know, it could be fun to just catch up.

No, I don't think that's a good idea, Sabine.

No, I'm sorry. I'm having a bit of...

I don't know... a depressing evening.

Yeah.

I'll, um, text you my address if you change your mind.

I'll have to see, OK?

Forget it.

...scheduled protest.

Protests have also been announced, which are aimed at the Economic Forum

when they meet next week in The Hague.

The Minister of Finance has already said...

Thought this wasn't why you were hired.

Hey.

I'd really like for you to take a look at something for me.

-What is it? -I was kind of hoping that you'd know.

I heard you got kicked out.

News gets around

Yeah, this morning they asked us

if we'd object to having a different public prosecutor.

Did you say something, then?

Eh.

How'd you get this?

Sorry.

Conference room reservations can be tricky.

One second.

Mm.

Yep.

-Alright, glad we can wrap this up. -I need to ask a few more things.

-Uh, what is this? -It's a bank statement from

the Bank of Guernsey of the gambling website called Safe Betting.

You'll see wire transfers on there to the trust agency,

CNA Corporate Services in Monaco, led by a certain Martin Heezink.

OK.

It's the amount that caught our attention.

Those are kind of absurd amounts for an online casino.

Listen, if it's laundering, you should speak to the compliance bureau.

It's concerning where the money is headed.

You need to call the authorities in Monaco.

We did, but they said that they couldn't find an ultimate beneficial owner.

Something that's mandatory now.

You really have it out for us, don't you?

-May I ask how you got this? -No.

Ah, Martin Heezink. I see it. He's no longer a client here.

His accounts prior to 2016 have all been let go, including this one.

That's why when we saw your firm arrive at Safe Betting, we were confused.

That address has 124 corporations, which are all with us.

We're actually doing pretty well.

I'm not saying we're all complete saints,

but new regulations took effect and we're totally compliant with it all.

And not just that, we do more than what we're asked to do.

At least, since 2016.

In 2016, I was 17.

Here's what I'll do.

I will view the confidentiality agreement that we have with this specific account,

collect the information, all the files, and mail them to you.

Oh, also, where's your colleague? What's her name again?

-Sabine? -Yeah.

She felt sick. Didn't come in

-Right.

Yeah, uh, can you come in here for a minute?

Hi.

Hey. Home late.

Yeah. I had a... I had... Well, I had a busy day.

Did you take the tram here?

Uh, no. Dad picked me up from school.

-Oh, oof, dang it. Was he annoyed? -Ask him yourself, Mom.

Hi.

-Where were you? -Doesn't matter.

Hey, did we get a grade for German yet?

He thinks he failed, but all he needs is a 3.2 to maintain a 5.5.

OK, super.

So what's this thing with you showing up on the trust guys' doorstep after all?

The attorney general called to say they were livid.

Just went in, had some coffee, then I asked a few more questions.

What questions, Sylvia? They have the richest clients in the country.

You want to give them a heart attack?

If my going over there gives them a heart attack, then I can go over more.

Are you trying to be a comedian? It's not a good look on you.

By the way, I thought you were writing a job application.

I thought that was just another brilliant idea of yours.

Your replacement's arranged and you'll be officially transferred in two weeks.

-Hey. Don't make it difficult, Sylvia.

That does nobody any good.

And then now for the sweet ex-husband/good friend.

-Love you.

I'll see you.

You've reached Sabine. Leave your message after the beep.

Hello.

I'm sorry. I can't let you in.

What happened?

Sylvia, thanks for coming.

Show your badge, too.

Yeah.

Oh, sorry, Ms. prosecutor. Go on in.

- Yeah, so... - It's like, uh...

The neighbors heard some kind of fight last night.

They're been piecing together whether it was an accident,

or maybe if it was suicide.

Or, uh... or something else.

Sylvia.

- Excuse me, ma'am. -Hey, think we better go.

I'm, uh... Yeah, I'll come over there in just a second.

-Alright, now. Let's go. -Yeah.

Ma'am, hello.

Hello. Hello!

People ask all the time, "Why does it keep going wrong with the banks

and the trust agencies and the government?"

And the reason is that they're all essentially the same people.

Sure, perhaps this year, someone's the crime fighter

and the other's the criminal, but after a year of headhunting and networking,

the supervisor can suddenly become a banker

and the banker suddenly a minister. These people go to the same universities,

join the same clubs, and vote for the same party.

They take the same stupid wine courses and go to the same Bible studies

to find meaning that doesn't exist.

In a museum, they wonder how expensive the paintings are

and they've bought a seat in the theater that they never sit in,

all tax deductible.

You never have to envy them, because they're all living in hell.

The only question is, who knows?

-Hey. -Hi.

-I'm surprised to see you. -Yeah.

-Yeah. It's funny, right? I mean... -Yeah.

-You kept in touch. I had no idea. -Not really, no.

Well, I guess we did just a bit just there towards the end.

-She mentioned you the other day. -Yeah?

"Sylvia," she said, "is the only one of us doing something useful." Yeah.

You two both chased after that professor of what?

-International law, is that what it was? -Yeah.

-Did something ever happen? -He's my kid's father.

-Ah. -Yeah.

-I'll see you there. -Yeah.

Wow, someone woke up.

Just keep writing. Don't mind me.

I literally sent you 365 emails, but apparently someone has to fall

from the seventh floor before the public prosecutor wakes up.

-You're the one from the podcast. -You should speak to Faber.

Check your email.

On one hand, you have Martin Heezink, who you know very well,

and on the other hand, Faber Metekohij.

And they were basically the bad boys of the Dutch trust industry.

Up until 2016, you really couldn't avoid these two guys,

and I'm talking private jets, Lamborghinis in the financial district.

Complex structures from which money was pumped through the Netherlands

-and disappeared to Southern Europe.

Who is this person?

Nina Jacobs.

-Well, we need to look into it. -Mm.

-Hm? -Mm.

-I actually expected you to be happy. -Why happy?

-With your new job. -Yeah.

We've all noticed that you're not really feeling it much lately.

That's not true.

I'm serious.

And it's not about feeling. It's about having proof and then presenting

-the proof, which I don't have.

-I was chewed out already. -Yeah, I know. I heard.

And they said you've been fired.

Sounds to me like there's not much else they can do.

-You know what Kim said? -No.

When they, uh... When they asked everyone if we could go on here without you.

Yeah, well, she said that...

that Sylvia van Maele has the biggest damn brains in the whole unit.

However, she never puts them to use.

This was Where's My Money. I was your host, Nina Jacobs.

If you're confused by everything we've discussed,

that's precisely the point of it.

- Yes. We got it. Amazing.

-Bye. -Bye-bye.

So, seems like you brought in the big guns.

Nina Jacobs, Where's My Money, pleasure. Nina Jacobs, Where's My Money.

-Good afternoon. Hi.

I'm putting my bike in the back before we go see Faber, OK?

Hey, uh...

Real quick, before we begin. Faber can sometimes be a bit of a pain,

so if you let me do the talking, it'll go a lot smoother. Got it?

Yeah, OK.

d Fabi, Fabiozo, I am here for you d

-d Can you come down? d -Nina, fuck off.

Fabi, come on. We're here to help you, huh?

-Yeah, I know you, Nina. Help, my ass. -Come on!

Hey, I'm here with Sylvia van Maele.

She's a kick-ass public prosecutor and she's totally interested in your case.

-Aren't you, Syl? -I definitely am. Hello, Faber. This is...

This is Sylvia.

I really need to pee. Can you please open the door?

-Hi. -Hi.

-Daniel. Right? Daniel? -Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

Do you know where Sylvia is?

After five years inside, it gets a bit boring, you know.

-That was you on the San Juan case. -That's right.

West African government oil. Seemed like a safe investment.

Well, honestly, I...

I think she might have forgotten I work here.

-So you're just wandering around in here. -Yeah.

I'm going to help you out. Here's some advice on Sylvia.

We're working on a case involving trust agency Corporate Services in Monaco.

Martin Heezink?

Uh...

I mean, don't get me wrong. She's super smart.

She could be the smartest person in this whole place, but, um...

No, I'm not saying it. But you get it, right? You get me, yeah?

No, no, no, no, no, no. I'm still alive. I'm clean. I'm good now, thanks.

Observe for a few weeks here, then I'm going to be joining you. Cool, bro?

Uh...

How much longer on that?

Uh, let me... Three?

Three years... Oh.

Sylvia, I think, could you out.

Really?

Martin Heezink. So, in 2016, he left Trust Visions,

after a leak on the Cayman Island that exposed 100 clients of his and his firm,

none of which had a UBO, but that wasn't required yet back then.

As we know, Trust Visions is acting like they follow the rules,

but it's just for show, because we've discovered evidence

that points to these guys working with Martin from abroad.

Listening in live seems more appropriate for a terrorist threat.

Well, Judge, a lawyer fell from a window and our suspect is a flight risk.

Has everyone just gone bananas over at the department?

Are you going all cowboy on me all of a sudden? Out of character, isn't it?

It happens only if it's really necessary.

I know what you may be thinking. "But, Lars, this guy is 12 years old."

Martin Heezink, at the age of 25 years old,

was managing partner with Trust Visions,

with an annual salary of... 10 million euros.

And by 28, he was wanted everywhere by the FBI.

What does, uh, Ed Koppers think of this?

He's deeply opposed.

-You should have led with that.

One more time. As long as the meeting lasts, you're our responsibility.

You go in. You come back out. You do nothing else besides this meeting.

You are not allowed to consume alcohol, or leave the premises. Yeah? That clear?

-Yes.

Heezink's customers...

They're arms dealers, drug dealers, oligarchs, dictators.

These guys don't want to be seen Their money is our target.

-Don't go nuts, OK?

Trust Visions, no more than that.

-Yeah.

So if there's anyone here now who's thinking,

"Wait, this is too dangerous for me. I'm not ready for this.

I'd rather be at my desk..."

There is the door.

Yeah, this might be a stupid question, but wasn't she going to work somewhere else?

We haven't figured everything out quite yet.

Sylvia, can I quickly...

Marcus has been trying to talk to you about the transition.

Yeah. I'm just not entirely sure there's going to be a transition.

-Sorry? -Thank you for the offer,

but I'm not going to the national office. Honestly, I'd rather quit.

-When did you decide that? -Well, just now. This minute.

What are you doing, Sylvia? You've worked here for eight years.

Most prosecutors get rotated. We don't even ask them.

Yes, but I'm the best person you've got. I'm better than Marcus.

People love Marcus.

Did you know that a Trust Visions lawyer committed suicide a day after the raid?

And you know her. She was a student of yours.

If you want to tell me something, then go ahead.

I'm saying it right now, Ed. I'm planning to start investigating Trust Visions,

Martin Heezink, and all accounts connected to them.

-Now... -I've got a wiretap warrant from a judge.

I'm not trying to undermine your authority here.

I want to inform you as a courtesy, so you're not totally surprised.

I'll need an official dismissal if you really want me gone.

And only men love Marcus.

No, I can't, dude. Can't go out until I pass German.

My mom's a fucking tyrant. That's why. Why else?

OK, OK, OK. Cool.

Yeah, I was going to knock. I'm here to inspect the heating.

You should have been notified.

Oh, OK. Well, my mom isn't here, so...

Well, I know where I need to be, so...

OK. Just lock the door when you're done. Um...

Yep.

Fine, how about you?

- Can't complain. -You're looking good.

- I do my best. -Come on!

Hi. Faber.

- Hello. - Hello.

-Ever been diving? -No.

-Bora Bora. That's the place to go. -Really?

-Beautiful. -Amazing spot.

I haven't heard anything about that. Wow.

- It's the best. - I'll remember that.

So, Faber, what can we do for you?

Well, let me get right down to business.

I got a tax notice in the mail that made me want to puke.

Yeah. Well, we love doing business, as you know, with Monaco.

Bank of Guernsey got a bit more difficult these past few years, but...

OK, I'm going to stop you right here, Ellen.

You see, I care more about privacy than about taxes.

Look, I can explain all of this to you.

The thing is we need to indicate an ultimate beneficial owner.

Yeah, yeah, I get that, but, uh...

Well, I've done some pretty good business in Russia.

It's hard to get that out now. I thought, "Ellen can surely help me out.

I get it, but we have to play by the rules.

Come on.

If the damn King of England comes in, are you going to give him the same line?

"We need an ultimate beneficial owner." Eh.

Yeah, that's what I would say to him.

Well, maybe I'll get Martin Heezink's help.

Martin Heezink? He's not here anymore.

I'm giving him a call.

I'm sorry. I'm afraid that you've been completely misinformed here, Faber.

Alright. I guess I'll take my money elsewhere, then.

That would be your only option, yeah.

Nice to see you again. Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

I did my best, guys.

-Goddamn. -Wait a minute.

-Why? -Yeah... Just give it a second.

-Hello. -Yes, this is Mr. Heezink's assistant.

Uh, yeah. One moment.

-Give me a sec.

- Martin wants to speak to you. - Well, isn't that nice?

I've got a proposition I'm sure he'd love to hear.

So, uh, talk to me.

We should do this face-to-face.

Well, that sounds like a great idea.

- Would now be convenient? -Um, right now?

Yes, does that work?

-Yeah, of course. -Great.

Hey, guys, uh, if you can hear this, let me know.

- Martin Heezink? - Please get in sir.

- And where are we headed? - You'll see soon enough, sir.

Turn everything off.

What do you mean?

We don't have permission. Switch it off.

-Sylvia, come on. -We have permission for Trust Visions.

Yeah, but this is Trust Visions.

Lars, just think. Anything we heard here wouldn't be permitted in court.

If we don't hear anything, we don't know anything.

Yeah, well, tomorrow we talk to Faber. Sorry. Sorry, these are the rules.

-Yeah, but fuck the rules for once. -No.

-Fuck the rules! Just this once you can't? -No.

-Turn off the transmitter.

Sit back down, Daniel.

Your thesis paper had a couple of minor calculation errors on page 321.

Otherwise, it was excellent.

Sir, please leave your phone with me.

Our guests are rather particular about their privacy.

Of course.

Juul!

Juul?

Juul.

Yeah, Juul, we've already talked about this.

You really need to get home, so get on the bike now.

Juul?

Someone's in the house.

No, no, no, no. Stay calm. Stay quiet. OK?

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