The man behind Stichting Zorgwonen Bronbeek, which owns the Paasberg apartment building on Bronbeeklaan in Arnhem, was reported to be controversial real estate dealer Marcel van Hooijdonk. The foundation’s role in the building’s long-running problems had been known, but the person behind it had remained unclear for some time. Arnhem municipality had recently learned of Van Hooijdonk’s involvement.

The building had stood empty for years and had developed cracks. It was recently evacuated because it was considered extremely dangerous in the event of a fire.