Demonstrators protest at the US Embassy in Manila at a US effort to help a soldier suspected of the murder a transgender. Photo EPA / Dennis M. Sabangan
Netherlands is working closely with the Philippines to address human trafficking and (child) sex tourism. The Asian country is an important link when it comes to tackling this serious crime, says Chairman of the Board of Prosecutors General Herman Bolhaar. “And in the Netherlands live potential offenders.”
The cooperation between prosecutors follows a visit that Bolhaar last year brought to the country. The authorities in both countries exchanging more information and the lines are shortened between the organizations.
The intensive cooperation had a few weeks ago result. As an Australian, was arrested in the Philippines, that certainly eight underage girls he had abused. A 10-year-old victim’s abuse would not have survived. Her body was found in a former family house of the accused, who last year came into the picture at the Dutch police.
The announcement of the OM coincides with a new campaign against child sex tourism, which starts today. The new Minister of Security and Justice Ard van der Steur gives Schiphol launched the campaign
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