Domestic
Parents sentenced to prison for forcing minor son into cybercrime
On 2026-08-25, the court in Haarlem sentenced two parents to prison for exploiting their minor son by forcing him into cybercrime. The parents were also found guilty of laundering money that their son had earned illegally. The verdict, published on the website of the Noord-Holland court, highlights that both parents were held responsible for the exploitation and the subsequent money laundering. The case underscores the legal consequences for parents who involve their children in criminal activities.
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