Barendrecht Sex Abuse Case: Number of Victims Rises to 22
The public prosecution department has announced that the number of children involved in the Barendrecht sex abuse case has increased to 22.
A 45-year-old man from Barendrecht was arrested earlier this month in connection with a series of suspected sex attacks on children. He has admitted to abusing 19 children, most of whom were around 11 years old and nearing the end of their primary school education.
The suspect, who works in IT, surrendered to police on September 10 after criminal complaints were made against him. His home and a campsite in Hoeven, where he has a caravan, have been searched by police.
Many of the victims are friends of his own offspring, according to The Telegraaf.
The suspect has been described by a neighbor as "a bit of a nerd and not very communicative".
Author's summary: Barendrecht abuse case affects 22 children.