Dutch state secretary says regulators can address pyramid schemes under current powers
State Secretary for Justice and Security Claudia van Bruggen told parliament that the Kansspelautoriteit, ACM and AFM have sufficient powers under current laws to address potential violations. She said the cited “For the People” operation appeared to be multi-level marketing rather than a pyramid scheme, while saying regulators must assess each case individually. Van Bruggen’s response was received on 13 March 2026.
The response clarifies that the KSA must assess suspected schemes under its existing enforcement powers.