12-year sentence demanded for corrupt Amsterdam official Jim B. for selling data used in dozens of attacks
Prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for a former Amsterdam tax office employee who allegedly sold private citizen data to criminals. The leaked information was used to facilitate a wave of violence across the Netherlands, including dozens of bombings and shootings.
Prosecutors have demanded a 12-year prison sentence for Jim B., a former employee of the Amsterdam municipal tax office, for illegally selling sensitive personal data that facilitated dozens of violent attacks. Between January 2024 and May 2025, B. allegedly retrieved private information from government databases 618 times, passing it to brokers who used the data to target victims. The resulting violence included 36 bombings, eight shootings, two murder attempts, and various forms of intimidation. Prosecutors argue that B. was fully aware his actions enabled this crime wave, citing evidence of financial transactions and messages where he demanded payment for his services.
Legal authorities emphasized that B.'s actions severely damaged public trust, leaving victims feeling unsafe knowing their government records were compromised. B. claims he acted under duress, but prosecutors rejected this, noting his active participation and negotiation of payments. Alongside the requested prison term, the prosecution has asked for a 15-year ban on public service and the forfeiture of his illegal profits. Two other defendants, Rishi K. and Gillian H., also face significant financial penalties for their roles in the illicit information trade.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
