// intel briefEven from the EBI - the most secure prison in the Netherlands - Ridouan Taghi continued to run his criminal empire through an elaborate communication system. His sons Faissal ("Genie") and Adil ("Capo") operated from Dubai as future leaders of the organization, managing an estimated EUR 500 million fortune. After lawyer Inez Weski proved too cautious about encrypted phones, nephew Youssef T. was recruited as a "media-specialist lawyer" in December 2020, visiting the EBI roughly 100 times - twice a week - to relay handwritten notes photographed on iPads through the glass. The organization planned two escape operations: "BIOS" involving Navy Seals-caliber commandos, drones with thermal cameras, and 1,500 liters of oil on roads, and plan "C" (codeword "Mega Mindy") involving the kidnapping of four EBI staff members. Meanwhile, nephew Jaouad ("Bolle") served as Ridouan's right hand, suspected of ordering the liquidations of crown witness Nabil B.'s brother, lawyer Wiersum, and possibly journalist Peter R. de Vries. Faissal built a relationship with the daughter of Italian mafia boss Raffaele Imperiale - a former business partner from Dubai who later became a collaborating witness after extradition to Italy. Sky ECC messages exposed the entire communication network, including drug transactions using token systems with banknote photos.
// timeline2019-09Lawyer Derk Wiersum assassinated - Jaouad suspected of ordering
2019-12Ridouan Taghi arrested in Dubai, transferred to EBI Vught
2020-12Youssef T. recruited as communication courier - starts visiting EBI twice weekly
2021-07-06Peter R. de Vries shot dead in Amsterdam - advisor to crown witness Nabil B.
2021Raffaele Imperiale arrested in Dubai, extradited to Italy, becomes collaborating witness
2022Escape plan "BIOS" uncovered - Navy Seals-caliber commandos, drones, 1500L oil on roads
2022Plan "C" (codeword "Mega Mindy") exposed - kidnapping 4 EBI staff members
2023Jaouad arrested in Morocco, convicted to 6 years
2024-02Marengo verdict - Ridouan Taghi sentenced to life imprisonment
// key figuresRidouan TaghiConvicted
Boss - running operations from EBI | NL/MA
Convicted to life in the Marengo trial. Continues to direct operations from the EBI in Vught through lawyers and family visits. Complained about the slow communication: "this just does not work, I don't understand why you still don't use an iPad." Ordered documentaries about EBI to be watched to identify his cell from outside for escape plans.
Faissal T.status_unknown
Son - heir apparent / Dubai operations | NL/MA
Son of Ridouan, alias "Genie". Lived in Dubai and seen as future leader of the organization. Received EUR 2.5 million from Imperiale operations. Started a relationship with the daughter of Italian mafia boss Raffaele Imperiale.
Adil T.status_unknown
Son - operational involvement | NL/MA
Son of Ridouan, alias "Capo". Also involved in running the family's criminal operations alongside his brother Faissal.
Youssef T.Detained
Nephew - EBI communication courier | NL/MA
Nephew of Ridouan, recruited as "media-specialist lawyer" in December 2020. Visited the EBI approximately 100 times (twice per week) to relay handwritten notes through the glass, photographed on iPads. Served as the primary communication channel between Ridouan and the outside world.
JaouadConvicted
Nephew - right hand / suspected liquidation orders | NL/MA
Ridouan's right hand, alias "Bolle". Suspected of ordering the murders of crown witness Nabil B.'s brother, lawyer Derk Wiersum, and possibly journalist Peter R. de Vries. Arrested in Morocco. Convicted to 6 years.
Inez Weskistatus_unknown
Lawyer - on trial for passing messages | NL
Prominent lawyer who represented Taghi. Was reluctant and "paranoid" about using PGP encrypted phones for communication. Used for relaying messages before Youssef T. was recruited.
Raffaele ImperialeDetained
Italian mafia boss - business partner | IT
Italian mafia boss and former business partner of Taghi from Dubai. Faissal started a relationship with Imperiale's daughter. Arrested in Dubai, extradited to Italy, where he became a collaborating witness.
Krystian M.Convicted
Hitman coordinator - Peter R. de Vries murder | PL
Polish gangster, alias "El Polaco". Coordinated the hit on journalist Peter R. de Vries from a distance. Also tasked with attacking Ridouan's ex-brother-in-law. Peter R. de Vries was shot on July 6, 2021 - he was advisor to crown witness Nabil B.
