Belfius must account for itself before criminal court in phishing case

Belfius must appear before the French-speaking correctional court of Brussels on November 30 in connection with a phishing case. The bank allegedly did not reimburse a customer directly after nearly €100,000 was stolen by fraudsters.

According to reports from De Tijd and L'Echo, Belfius did not respond quickly enough to the victim's claims, which has led to this legal action. This situation is noteworthy, as civil procedures related to phishing cases are more common, but a criminal case is unusual.

The criminal court will have the opportunity to assess the bank's responsibilities in such situations. It is still unclear how the court will address this issue and what implications it might have for Belfius.

This case could be relevant for other financial institutions facing similar instances of cybercrime. It is not the first time banks have been drawn into court following complaints about phishing, but the outcome of this trial could set a precedent.