Rotterdam sexual assault suspect faces 30-month prison demand after 13 attacks
A 31-year-old Rotterdam man is accused of sexually assaulting 13 women between September 2024 and January 2025, sparking fear across the city. The Public Prosecutor demands a 30-month sentence as victims report lasting trauma and heightened anxiety among women in the area.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Suspect | 31-year-old man from Rotterdam |
| Number of victims | 13 women |
| Timeframe | September 2024 – January 2025 |
| Locations | Central Rotterdam and Noord district |
| Arrest | April 13, 2025, in Spain under European Arrest Warrant |
| Evidence | Victim photos, video footage, phone data, and witness identifications |
| Prosecutor’s demand | 30 months’ imprisonment |
| Psychological impact | Victims report fear, anger, and long-term distress |
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses in the Netherlands, ensuring justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable. In this case, they led the investigation, coordinated international cooperation for the suspect’s arrest, and presented the evidence in court.
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Public Prosecutor demands 30 months' imprisonment for suspect in series of sexual assaults
The Public Prosecutor's Office today demands a 30-month prison sentence against a 31-year-old man from Rotterdam suspected of sexually assaulting 13 women. These incidents allegedly occurred between September 2024 and early January 2025 in Rotterdam.
The first incidents reported to the police took place on December 29, 2024. Three women were harassed in the early morning hours on the same day. In all cases, the description of the perpetrator matched. The assaults occurred both in central Rotterdam and in the Noord district. Following these three reports, the police launched an investigation to determine whether similar incidents had occurred earlier, which proved to be the case.
Arrest in Spain
As multiple reports of assaults came in within a short period, with both the modus operandi and the description matching, the Public Prosecutor's Office decided to share a photo of the suspect on his bicycle in the media. This led to several reports identifying the suspect. The investigation continued, and it was discovered that the suspect had fled to Spain. A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) was issued for three of the assaults, and on April 13, 2025, he was arrested by Spanish police. He was subsequently extradited to the Netherlands, where another ten assaults were linked to him.
After his arrest, the suspect's phone was seized. The device contained footage showing him wearing the same clothing as in a photo taken by one of the victims shortly after an assault. In several cases, video evidence is available identifying the suspect. In other cases, victims recognized him from the photo shared in the media. The suspect also frequently said "sorry" during many incidents, which the Public Prosecutor's Office considers a characteristic element. The prosecutor therefore believes the reports and statements paint a clear and consistent picture of the suspect's modus operandi.
Impact
The suspect was examined by experts, but no indications of psychopathology, substance abuse, or mental disorders were found. The prosecutor stated in court: “The suspect acted solely out of his own sexual desires and showed no regard whatsoever for the feelings of the women he assaulted. He left his victims frightened, angry, and sad, and some have struggled for a long time with walking alone in the dark. Furthermore, this case has caused significant unrest in society. As a result, even women who were not victims in this case have reported feeling anxious due to the assaults committed by the suspect.”