paroolNov 6, 2026, 13:14

Was Shalini C. (28) under immense pressure when she leaked information to criminals from within the port police?

A 28-year-old police employee named Shalini C. is on trial in Amsterdam for leaking confidential information to criminal elements over a two-year period. While prosecutors are demanding a six-month jail term and a professional ban, the defendant claims her cooperation was the result of severe threats and pressure.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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