Fact check
“Dutch prosecutors were investigating Damen Shipyards for supplying Russia with equipment that could be used for military purposes in 2023.”
Reasoning
Both excerpts from the ProPublica article explicitly mention that Dutch prosecutors were investigating Damen Shipyards for providing equipment to Russia that could be used for military purposes, matching the claim's content.
On confidence: The claim is directly corroborated by two excerpts from a reputable primary source (ProPublica) that state Dutch prosecutors were investigating Damen Shipyards for supplying Russia with equipment potentially usable for military purposes.
Important context
The investigation pertains to alleged violations of European sanctions and is described as ongoing at the time of the article.
Evidence
Supporting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceWho Is Thomas Dans? How a MAGA Influencer Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser. — ProPublica
unsuccessfully sought to have the election annulled .) By August of last year, Dans found another opportunity in the private sector. He posted on LinkedIn that he was “very excited to announce that I am working with Damen Shipyards Group,…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceWho Is Thomas Dans? How a MAGA Influencer Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser. — ProPublica
later detained by Dutch authorities as part of the probe. The case is ongoing. (Dolk did not respond to a request for comment. In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the…
Limitations
The evidence does not specify the exact year of the investigation; however, the article's publication context suggests it relates to events in 2023. No additional independent sources were provided.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:41 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic AdviserProPublica · Heather Vogell