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Romeo Castelen Sentenced to 18 Months in Dutch Money-Laundering Case with €2 Million Penalty

He plans to appeal the Zwolle court's verdict.

Overview

  • Judges found he laundered several million euros through Chinese club Zhejiang Yiteng with the help of the club's sporting director.
  • The sentence includes six months suspended and an order to pay €2 million.
  • A co-defendant in the case also received a prison term and a financial penalty.
  • Prosecutors had sought a three-year prison sentence before the ruling.
  • The case stems from his 2019 Schiphol arrest, when police found €139,000 in his carry-on; he said it came from casino winnings and watch sales.