Overview
- Prosecutors in Brabant wallon confirmed a judicial inquiry following reporting by Humo, with Dutroux now indicted for possession for distribution of images of sexual abuse of minors.
- Roughly 200 pornographic photographs were seized during a 2024 general search of his isolation cell in Nivelles, with about half reportedly depicting children.
- Authorities say forensic reviews are underway to determine the ages of people in certain images after the defence requested expert analysis.
- Dutroux and his lawyer contend the material was planted in his cell and deny wrongdoing, a claim that remains under investigation.
- Officials and media emphasize that the proceedings are active, but any sentence in this case would not change his existing life term for his 2004 convictions.