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Sunday, Jul 20, 2025

Youth Basketball Coach Arrested: Hidden Camera Unveils Privacy Invasion Scandal

Dutch coach facing charges after surreptitiously filming young players and possessing illicit materials, shocking the sports community.
In a disconcerting breach of trust, a youth basketball coach from the Landslake Lions club in Landsmeer has been arrested for secretly filming young players in locker rooms.

A camera hidden within a jacket discovered in the locker room set off a troubling investigation that led to the detention of the trainer and the uncovering of child pornography on various data carriers in his possession.

The incident came to light when club officials found a suspicious jacket with a small hole concealing a camera, discreetly positioned to capture video footage.

The swift inquiry conducted by the authorities identified the jacket's owner as a trainer affiliated with the club.

Investigators discovered six clandestine videos, which, according to police reports, had not been distributed further.

Adding to the severity of the case, the trainer's data carriers contained materials identified as child pornography.

However, police assert these materials were unrelated to the locker room images.

This revelation has led to the coach's arrest on Monday, where he remains in custody as the legal proceedings commence.

The individual in question has trained multiple youth teams across Amsterdam and Landsmeer, but had never previously come into contact with legal authorities.

This allowed him to present a clean Declaration of Good Conduct (VOG) to the club, exemplifying a gap in vetting processes in sports institutions.

He was also known for leading basketball camps and workshops, though the Netherlands Basketball Bond reassures that none of their official camps was supervised by him.

In response, the Landslake Lions have suspended the coach and promptly informed the youth teams' parents, offering support and guidance.

"We immediately invited all parents for a closed meeting," the club announced, reiterating their cooperation with police and experts in managing this distressing situation.

The meeting was attended by police and the Mayor of Landsmeer, underscoring the gravity of the allegations.

Further preventative measures include the Netherlands Basketball Bond setting up a hotline for parents seeking counsel from a confidential advisor.

The club and basketball community remain vigilant, endeavoring to uphold the integrity and safety of sports environments.

As the legal process unfolds, with a court appearance scheduled soon to determine the continuation of his detention, the implications of this case highlight the urgent need for reinforced safeguarding protocols to protect young athletes from such invasive violations.
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