Casa Rosso controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1997
BIBOB investigation after ownership change
Amsterdam authorities investigated possible money-laundering connections after Jan Otten acquired the theatre. The reference account states that the suspicions were ultimately refuted and that financial transparency subsequently increased.
1983
Casa Rosso arson and mass-casualty fire
A former employee, Joseph Lan, started a fire at Casa Rosso during the night of 16–17 December. The blaze spread to two adjoining businesses, killing 13 people and injuring at least 25. Lan was later arrested and convicted.