Wise investigated in Belgium over money-laundering control concerns

The Guardian1 Jun 2026Market
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The transactions under investigation amount to €500m, spanning hundreds of cross-border requests from over 30 countries, according to a Bureau of Investigative Journalism report that prompted Wise to disclose the Belgian prosecutor’s queries. The Brussels-based European operations confirmed the inquiry, which reportedly began last year, while Wise shares fell as much as 20% before closing down 8%.