A recent investigation in the Netherlands reveals widespread mortgage fraud, with criminal gangs utilizing falsified documents to illegally purchase properties. Estimates suggest between 6,000 and 11,000 homes across the Netherlands have been acquired through these fraudulent schemes in recent years. The fraud involves fabricated income statements and other documentation presented to mortgage providers. Authorities suspect organized crime groups are behind the operation, using the properties for money laundering or other illicit activities. This issue poses a significant threat to the integrity of the Dutch housing market and financial institutions. Further investigation is underway to identify those involved and quantify the full extent of the damage throughout the Netherlands.