12 years of imprisonment and TBS demanded for online abuse of 245 girls

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 12-year prison sentence and a TBS treatment for Bas P., accused of online abuse of at least 245 girls. The 41-year-old from Herten was identified after a tip from the U.S. He allegedly shared abuse images on a dark web forum and coerced girls into performing explicit acts during webcam sessions. Evidence includes 255 videos sorted by the victims' ages, with indications of blackmail. P. denies coercion, claiming he received the videos under duress. He acknowledged his actions in court, expressing a desire for punishment and recognizing the reality of his victims. The prosecution has identified some victims in the Netherlands, Belgium, the U.S., Australia, and Germany, with the youngest being 8 years old.