Wise Europe embroiled in Belgian money-laundering probe at 'advanced' stage
By Martin Coyle ( June 1, 2026, 14:15 GMT | Insight) -- Money-transfer firm Wise is involved in a Belgian probe into alleged money laundering that prosecutors say is close to a conclusion. The UK-headquartered company said it was cooperating with the investigation, focused on its EU subsidiary Wise Europe. The Brussels prosecutor's office said its "findings mainly relate to the use of Wise accounts for criminal purposes."Global fintech company Wise is involved in a Belgian probe into alleged money laundering that prosecutors say is close to a conclusion....
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