Summary
Dutch police have asked victims of an alleged "international sextortion campaign" to come forward. A 22-year-old Dutch man is accused of posing as a teenage girl online, coercing victims into sending explicit images, and blackmailing them. The suspect was arrested and is on trial, with prosecutors seeking a nine-year prison sentence.
Key Facts
- Dutch police are investigating an "international sextortion campaign."
- A 22-year-old man, Damian A., allegedly posed as a teenage girl online.
- Victims were reportedly blackmailed into creating explicit content.
- Prosecutors requested a nine-year sentence plus psychological treatment for Damian A.
- Over 50 victims have been identified in several countries, including the US, UK, and Germany.
- The campaign aims to identify more victims and reassure them that the suspect is in custody.
- Sextortion cases in the Netherlands increased by 46% in 2025, with around 3,000 cases recorded.
