Police conducted searches last month at the home and shop of Brussels antiques dealer Olivier T., who is part of the close circle of former European commissioner Didier Reynders, as part of a money laundering investigation.

The investigation focuses on the origins of cash Reynders possessed, following allegations that he laundered EUR 1 million, partly through lottery tickets, which he denies.

The searches took place in June 2025, under the direction of the Federal Judicial Police and investigator Olivier Leroux, marking a significant development in the case.

The investigation has been ongoing and discreet since early December 2024, when Reynders and his wife, former magistrate Bernadette Prignon, were first questioned.

The Brussels public prosecutor's office confirmed the searches at T.'s residence and art gallery in the Zavel district, which specializes in French furniture and 17th- and 18th-century artworks.

On July 14, 2025, authorities revealed that searches also targeted the homes of Jean-Claude Fontinoy, Reynders' former aide, and Olivier Theunissen, an art dealer.

Journalist Philippe Engels from Nationale 4 reported that T. is part of Reynders' close circle, though T. has not been named as a suspect, nor has Reynders been formally charged.

T. has not been identified as a suspect, and Reynders has not been charged with any crime, with authorities remaining discreet about potential evidence or questioning.

In addition to his antiques business, T. previously served as a consular judge and was a 2012 municipal election candidate for the MR party in Lasne, but he was not elected.

Reynders, a former Belgian minister and European commissioner, denies the allegations of money laundering, which involve suspected illicit cash flows.

Nationale 4 attempted to obtain a statement from T., but he declined to comment, and the exact nature of his involvement remains unclear.

The investigation continues to be closely held, with authorities not confirming whether T. has been questioned or if any incriminating evidence has been found.