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RFI Afrique Amsterdam 12d10d Impact 3

Police in the Netherlands have begun using a method of threatening to release photos of suspects to encourage self-denunciation within a set timeframe. This tactic involves displaying blurred images of alleged scammers and burglars on social media, television, and in public streets. The practice was reportedly observed starting on March 9. The source noted that this method is typically associated with organized crime investigations. The police have already identified 70 individuals involved in recent criminal activities, including alleged scams and burglaries. Authorities stated that if suspects do not denounce themselves within two weeks, the unblurred photos will be made public. The move follows rising concerns regarding fraud and scams in the Netherlands.

Police in the Netherlands have begun using a method of threatening to release photos of suspects to encourage self-denunciation within a set timeframe. This tactic involves displaying blurred images of alleged scammers and burglars on social media, television, and in public streets. The practice was reportedly observed starting on March 9. The source noted that this method is typically associated with organized crime investigations. The police have already identified 70 individuals involved in recent criminal activities, including alleged scams and burglaries. Authorities stated that if suspects do not denounce themselves within two weeks, the unblurred photos will be made public. The move follows rising concerns regarding fraud and scams in the Netherlands. Dutch police have released the faces of approximately 30 suspects on their website as part of an operation named "Game Over." The police have already identified 70 individuals related to the investigation. It is currently unclear if the suspects have surrendered or been reported by others. The speaker notes issues with specific words and suggests autocorrect and English language influence as potential causes.

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Sources · 7 independent

RFI Afrique

“Depuis le mois dernier, la police n'hésite plus à utiliser la méthode du chantage carrément en menaçant de diffuser les photos des suspects s'ils ne se dénoncent pas dans un temps imparti.”

RFI Monde

“la police n'hésite plus à utiliser la méthode du chantage carrément en menaçant de diffuser les photos des suspects s'ils ne se dénoncent pas”

RFI Monde

“les photos sans floutage deux semaines plus tard si les voleurs ne se dénoncent pas. Une menace mise à exécution donc, aujourd'hui, on peut voir le visage d'une trentaine de suspects sur le site de la police néerlandaise”

RFI Monde

“on peut voir le visage d'une trentaine de suspects sur le site de la police néerlandaise, ce qui veut dire qu'elle a déjà identifié 70 personnes.”

NPO Radio 1

“Want die voornaam betekent bescherm. Okay, we hebben meer politie nodig in Nederland. Wel te verstaan, de taalpolitie. Waar ik de achterliggende jaren eigenlijk tegenaan loop, zijn de spatiefouten.”

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