Active - Key suspect detained in Morocco (2025)
Jarki
The middleman who connected Taghi's inner circle to the murder of Peter R. de Vries
// intel brief
Ismail M., known as "Jarki", was arrested in Morocco in autumn 2025. Described as operating two levels below Ridouan Taghi, he served as an operational coordinator reporting directly to Jaouad F. - Taghi's nephew and deputy. Ismail M. is linked to the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries: investigators believe he sent the identifying photo of De Vries to Polish coordinator Krystian M. moments before the assassination. He also features in cases involving the murder of lawyer Derk Wiersum, a massive weapons cache (26Koper), and violent crimes tied to Anouar Taghi's organization. His reported testimony in Morocco implicating Jaouad F. as the person who ordered the De Vries murder represents a major breakthrough in dismantling the Taghi network.
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// timeline
2014Ismail M. and his brothers first appear in Dutch criminal dossiers linked to Taghi organizations
2014-01-20Murder of Mohammed Alarasi in Amersfoort (dossier 09Brand) - Lucifer case linked to Ismail M.'s ex-brother-in-law Jaouad W.
2014-12-01Murder of Samir Jabli in Amersfoort (dossier 09Hendrick) - part of the Lucifer case
2019-09-18Lawyer Derk Wiersum murdered in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert - Jaouad F. suspected of directing role
2019-10Rival of Anouar Taghi severely beaten with hammers and baseball bats near Utrecht - DNA of Anouar Taghi found in getaway vehicle
2019-12Ridouan Taghi arrested in Dubai and transferred to the EBI in Vught
2020-06Arrests in the Anouar Taghi assault case - Ismail M. directs response from abroad via Sky ECC
2021-07-06Peter R. de Vries shot in Amsterdam after leaving RTL Boulevard - photo identifying him traced to Ismail M.'s device
2021-07-09Meld Misdaad Anoniem receives tip: "The attack on De Vries was ordered by Jarki"
2021-07-15Peter R. de Vries dies from his injuries
2025-autumnIsmail M. arrested in Morocco - major breakthrough in Taghi network investigation
2026-03Reports emerge that Ismail M. gave crucial testimony in Morocco implicating Jaouad F. as ordering the Peter R. de Vries murder
// key locations
Morocco
Arrest location of Ismail M. (2025) and detention of Jaouad F. (6 year sentence)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Murder scene of Derk Wiersum (Buitenveldert) and Peter R. de Vries (Lange Leidsedwarsstraat)
Utrecht, Netherlands
Base of Anouar Taghi organization - assault on rival and stolen Audi S4 in garage box
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Lucifer case murders of Alarasi (2014) and Jabli (2014)
Vught, Netherlands
EBI - Extra Beveiligde Inrichting where Ridouan Taghi is imprisoned
Dubai, UAE
Arrest of Ridouan Taghi in December 2019
// operation map
// key figures
Ismail M.Detained
Operational Coordinator / Intermediary | NL/MA
Key operational figure in the Taghi network. Reported directly to Jaouad F. Coordinated criminal activities including managing suspects in detention, paying lawyers, and relaying orders. Linked to the murder of Peter R. de Vries through a photo sent to identify the target. Used Sky ECC accounts C84223, GEF29X, and C1LBUN. Arrested in Morocco in autumn 2025. Reportedly gave crucial testimony implicating Jaouad F. in the De Vries murder. Cannot be extradited due to Moroccan nationality - may be tried in Morocco on Dutch dossiers.
Jaouad F.Detained
Deputy Leader / Taghi's Proxy | NL/MA
Eldest son of Ridouan Taghi's eldest sister. Considered Taghi's deputy and proxy when Taghi is unreachable. Suspected of ordering the murder of Peter R. de Vries and playing a directing role in the murder of lawyer Derk Wiersum. Currently serving 6 years in Morocco for involvement in a drug case. Authorities fear he will resume directing violence upon release.
Anouar TaghiDetained
Criminal Organization Leader (Taghi nephew) | NL/MA
Nephew of Ridouan Taghi who ran his own criminal organization in Utrecht. DNA found in a stolen Volkswagen Transporter used in a violent assault. Main suspect in case Pulheim (murder of Derk Wiersum) and case Buizerd (stolen vehicles used for crimes). Ismail M. was a close contact of his organization.
Delano G.Convicted
Shooter of Peter R. de Vries | NL
Convicted to 27.5 years on appeal for shooting Peter R. de Vries on July 6, 2021. Was recruited shortly before the murder. Communicated extensively with Ismail M. Also received instructions regarding detained suspects - collecting lawyer fees and managing detainees' needs.
Krystian M.Convicted
Murder Coordinator / Broker | PL
Polish national convicted to 26 years and 1 month for coordinating the murder of Peter R. de Vries as a murder broker. Sent a photo of De Vries at the RTL Boulevard desk to the designated shooter with the message "This dog is the one you need." That photo was traced back to a device linked to Ismail M. Also worked for Ismail M. in the Anouar Taghi organization under the nickname "Kurwa."
Ridouan TaghiConvicted
Organization Leader (Life Sentence) | NL/MA
Leader of the criminal network. Sentenced to life in the Marengo trial. Referred to as "Sir" in encrypted communications. After his arrest in Dubai (Dec 2019) and imprisonment in the EBI Vught, his nephew Jaouad F. took over operational command. Ismail M. operated two levels below Taghi in the hierarchy.
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keywords
jarki / ismail m / jaouad f / peter r de vries / taghi / krystian m / delano g / anouar taghi / wiersum / 26koper / sky ecc