In the particular case that you mentioned, the details of the scandal are so horrifying, that as you stated, the fact it only come to a fine is an example of the lack justice not the presence of any proper governance or personal liability on the part of the individuals making these decisions...

From the racist criteria, used for years to identify and bankrupt innocent Dutch nationals. The destruction of documents by government officials, or the taking of children from families of innocent victims of said Tax office. To finally the reelection of the same prime minister that oversaw all for 6 years and lied to parliament about it...

"Scandals tarnish Dutch reputation for clean government": https://www.ft.com/content/9996a65e-0996-4a08-aa65-041be685d...

"Over 1,100 children taken from homes of benefits scandal victims": https://nltimes.nl/2021/10/19/1100-children-taken-homes-bene...

"The Dutch government has been rocked by scandal. Why does its leader remain untainted?": https://theloop.ecpr.eu/the-dutch-government-has-been-rocked...