The arrest of former Belgian national team player, Radja Nainggolan (36), was carried out in the context of a massive investigation into alleged money laundering and cocaine smuggling from South America through the Port ofikarp, Belgium.
Radja Nainggolan was detained on Monday, January 27, and spent the night in Brussels police cell. This arrest was part of a major operation carried out by Belgian officials to dismantle organized criminal networks.
The name Radja Nainggolan has long been mentioned in connection with the criminal environment in Antwerp. Belgian media reported that the player who had defended Bhayangkara FC was known to have needed money in recent times.
The Belgian prosecutor's office is secretly investigating Nainggolan's financial affairs as well as its closest network of contacts. In recent months, investigators from organized crime units have identified the whereabouts of gangs suspected of being responsible for the creation of a cocaine line between South America and the Netherlands, with Antwerp Port as the main entrance.
On Monday, January 27, 2025, an investigative judge in Brussels instructed the gang's arrest, which sparked raids in 30 different locations.
The raids were carried out inturnerp, its outskirts, and Brussels. A total of 16 suspects, including Radja Nainggolan, were taken to Brussels for questioning.
When the raid took place, Radja Nainggolan was not in his luxury apartment. He is known to be living with his girlfriend outside of Angelp. However, a few hours later, he reported himself to the police.
It is not known for certain what items were confiscated from Nainggolan's mitigation. However, Nainggolan's absence from his new club, Lokeren-Temse, on Monday afternoon further confirmed speculation about his involvement in this case.
Nainggolan's lawyer, Omar Souidi, went straight to Brussels to accompany his client during the three-hour interrogation process. According to Souidi, the process left a deep impression on Nainggolan.
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Meanwhile, Brussels Prosecutor Julien Moinil revealed allegations of importing cocaine from South America to Europe through the Port ofikarp, which was later distributed in Belgium.
"In the context of this file, he (Radja Nainggolan) was detained and deprived of his freedom," explained Julien Moinil.
In other words, Radja Nainggolan is suspected of being involved, either directly or indirectly, in drug trafficking.
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