Belgian FSMA reports 12.7 million euros in consumer losses from investment fraud in H1 2026

The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority recorded 1,277 reports of illicit financial activity in the first half of 2026, with over half involving investment or credit fraud. Fraudulent trading platforms, particularly those involving cryptocurrency, accounted for 8.5 million euros of the total losses. The data highlights a persistent trend in digital financial crime targeting retail investors.