The Brussels public prosecutor’s office opens an investigation into Crelan’s dangerous emails

As a result of online threats, bank insurer Crelan left several offices on Monday. Caroline Beauvois, spokesperson for Crelan, confirmed this The Standard. Beauvois clarifies that this applies to headquarters in Anderlecht, Berchem and Gembloux (Namur). The German Community’s public broadcaster, BRF, also reports that offices in Eupen, Kelmis, Lontzen and Eynatten have been evacuated.

“On Monday morning we received an email with threats sent to Crelan,” said Beauvois. “These were bad enough to evacuate our offices in Berchem, Anderlecht and Gembloux and allow staff to continue working from home.” Crelan quickly called the police. They are now on start an investigation to see where the dangers came from.

The buildings were made a sweep for suspicious circumstances or things, but these were negative. The Brussels public prosecutor’s office has now opened an investigation into the threatening emails. This is what the spokesperson of the public prosecutor’s office Yasmina Vanoverschelde reports.

“The various buildings were evacuated, police forces along with sniffer dogs came to the scene for a man sweep. In the end, no trace of explosives was found. An investigation is underway at the Brussels public prosecutor’s office to find out who committed the crime and what the motive is.”

“The Brussels public prosecutor’s office is taking these facts into account and the investigation into them continues,” the spokesman continued. “Perpetrators risk up to two years in prison , to pay a fine plus civil damages.”