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I advise him to just stay silent now: corruption suspect does not spill the beans after threats

Amsterdam municipal official Jim B. is currently facing trial for allegedly performing 95 unauthorized queries in systems linked to violent incidents, marking one of the largest corruption cases in history. His lawyer announced in court that the suspect will no longer provide statements regarding the case due to serious threats made against him and his family.

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