Tip money 'Bolle Jos' increased tenfold: 'Increases pressure on Sierra Leone'

The reward for information leading to the arrest of Jos Leijdekkers has increased to 2 million euros, marking a record in the Netherlands. Justice Minister David van Weel hopes this will encourage people close to Leijdekkers to provide tips. Criminologist Jasper van der Kemp explains that the high reward may prompt someone to come forward or generate more discussion about Leijdekkers in criminal circles. However, concerns arise about the safety of potential informants, as Leijdekkers may identify them. The reliability of tips will be thoroughly assessed before any reward is paid out. The increase in the reward is seen as a serious effort to intensify the search for Leijdekkers, who is believed to be in Sierra Leone.