Overview
- In his first detailed courtroom remarks, the 32-year-old claimed others took over social media accounts tied to his IP addresses and SIM cards, as judges pressed skepticism and noted his limited remorse.
- Prosecutors say he posed under false identities with modeling promises to obtain nude images, then used threats to coerce sexual acts or more images, with at least two victims allegedly forced to have sex.
- The case accelerated after a Groningen woman reported blackmail and alleged she was compelled to have sex, enabling police to connect incidents from across the country.
- During his arrest, police seized four laptops, six mobile phones and seven SIM cards, evidence the Public Prosecution Service says links numerous accounts to the suspect.
- He has been held in pretrial detention for about two years, with a five-day hearing scheduled this week and a prosecution demand expected next week as victims give statements.