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Dutch Police Seek Victims in Global Sextortion Case

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Dutch police have launched a global appeal for victims of an alleged international sextortion campaign to come forward, after a 22-year-old Dutch man was accused of coercing dozens of women and girls into degrading sexual acts online. Investigators say the suspect posed as a teenage girl on social media platforms, convinced victims to share explicit photos, and then blackmailed them into producing increasingly graphic content by threatening to send the images to their families and friends.

The suspect, identified as Damian A. under Dutch privacy laws, was arrested in January 2025 and is currently on trial in Dordrecht. Prosecutors have charged him with online sexual assault and online rape and are seeking a nine-year prison sentence along with psychological treatment. Authorities say more than 50 victims from countries including the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Canada, Germany, and Montenegro have been identified, though the actual number is believed to be much higher.

Police say the campaign aims to reassure victims that the suspect is in custody and encourage others to seek help and report abuse, while also warning people who shared or bought the images to delete them immediately. The case highlights the growing threat of sextortion, with nearly 3,000 cases recorded in the Netherlands in 2025 alone, marking a sharp rise and raising concerns about online safety and digital exploitation.

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Andrew Tate can freely depart from Romania, but not the EU

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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are now allowed to leave Romania but must remain within the EU, according to a ruling by a Bucharest court. Previously prohibited from leaving Romania while awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, the brothers deny all allegations. This decision, which the court may appeal, is seen by the brothers as a “significant victory and major step forward” in their case.

Their lawyer, Eugene Vidineac, praised the ruling as a “reflection of the exemplary behaviour and assistance” of his clients. He stated that Andrew and Tristan are determined to clear their names and reputations and are thankful to the courts for their trust.

Andrew Tate, who was previously banned from social media platforms for misogynistic views, posted on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that the “sham case is falling apart.” The Tate brothers, both former kickboxers and dual UK-US nationals, are accused of exploiting women through an adult content business that prosecutors allege operated as a criminal group. Alongside them, two female Romanian associates were also indicted, with seven alleged victims identified.

Andrew Tate insists that Romanian prosecutors lack evidence and asserts a conspiracy against him. The internet personalities are also wanted in the UK for alleged sexual offences. Over the past two years, the brothers faced movement restrictions, including police custody from December 2022 to April 2023, followed by house arrest until August, when they were placed under judicial control.

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