paroolNov 10, 2026, 18:06

Rapper Saaff scammed a fan. Did he also want to stab an officer or was he in a panic?

Rapper Jethro L., also known as Saaff, has admitted to defrauding a bitcoin buyer of 19,400 euros. He is currently facing a potential five-year prison sentence for allegedly attempting to stab an officer during his arrest, though his defense team claims he acted in self-defense.

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

Public Prosecution Service demands five-year prison sentence for rapper Saaff for crypto fraud and stabbing undercover agent

Rapper Jethro L., also known as Saaff, faces a five-year prison sentence demanded by the prosecution for running cryptocurrency scams and stabbing an undercover police officer. While the rapper admitted to defrauding victims of tens of thousands of euros, he claimed he did not realize his assailant was an officer and acted in self-defense during the arrest.

Competition to determine design of OBA Next library in Zuidoost

Amsterdam has launched an international design competition for the new OBA Next library in the K-buurt of Zuidoost, with plans to open the multi-functional facility by 2030. The project includes housing and community spaces and seeks to involve local residents and youth in the design process to address previous concerns about community inclusion.

Three friends serve rare Southern European dishes on Kinkerstraat

The Braise Brothers have opened a new restaurant on Amsterdam's Kinkerstraat, offering unique Southern European dishes that were previously rare in the city. The founders report that the local response to their unconventional menu has been overwhelmingly positive since their summer launch.

Clementine van der Bent wants to show through her photos that winter is meant for rest according to old nature traditions

Photographer Clementine van der Bent explores the importance of resting during winter in her exhibition Murmurs under the Skin at Atelier K84 in Amsterdam. Drawing on ancient Celtic traditions, the work encourages viewers to reject modern productivity pressures and reconnect with natural seasonal cycles.

Extension of Fabel Friet permit was justified, court rules: ‘Other catering businesses also have queues’

The Amsterdam District Court has upheld the permit extension for the popular snack shop Fabel Friet, rejecting claims from neighbors that the business causes excessive public nuisance. Judges ruled that other local businesses also draw large crowds and found no definitive evidence that the shop is responsible for the neighborhood's congestion or waste issues.