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Man Faces Nine Years for Leading Sextortion Campaign

4/11/2026

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Damian A., a 22-year-old man, allegedly led a sextortion campaign by posing as a teenage girl online and coercing over 50 victims to send explicit photos.
Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Damian A. on charges of online sexual assault and rape.
The case highlights victims' psychological impact and sextortion's rising prevalence, with 3,000 cases reported in the Netherlands in 2025.
Police urge deletion of shared images.

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Story summary

Damian A., a 22-year-old man, allegedly led a sextortion campaign by posing as a teenage girl online and coercing over 50 victims to send explicit photos.
Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Damian A. on charges of online sexual assault and rape.
The case highlights victims' psychological impact and sextortion's rising prevalence, with 3,000 cases reported in the Netherlands in 2025.
Police urge deletion of shared images.