Two Dutch brothers on list of most wanted criminals after robbery of elderly couple from Bocholt

The Belgian federal police have placed two Dutch brothers, Samir and Youssef Masoudi, on the Belgian and European Most Wanted lists following a violent robbery of an elderly couple in Bocholt. The incident occurred on February 3, 2017, when three assailants demanded money and jewelry, resulting in severe injuries to the couple. While two of the attackers were apprehended and sentenced, the Masoudi brothers, who received an 8-year sentence in 2025, remain at large. The police hope that their inclusion on the Most Wanted lists will lead to new information. Europol has launched a new campaign targeting fugitives who have committed serious crimes against minors or seniors, with 19 criminals currently on the list.