Dutch tax investigators raid homes and offices over alleged cardiologist kickbacks

In a coordinated operation, the Fiscal Investigation Service (FIOD) searched eight homes and commercial locations across Noord-Holland and Gelderland, targeting cardiology specialists suspected of corruption. According to FIOD, doctors from two unnamed hospitals received money from manufacturers of medical devices, allegedly influencing the hospitals to select those firms as preferred suppliers. The investigators claim the physicians set up various companies to receive the payments, enabling a long-term scheme.

While no one was detained and the amounts paid remain undisclosed, the probe follows earlier media coverage of comparable conduct among cardiologists. The inquiry was launched after anonymous tips and media reports prompted a criminal investigation. Details about the companies involved and the specific hospitals have not been released.