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A horrific case is keeping people busy in Belgium. Several people have been arrested on suspicion of drugging dozens of women and raping "at least ten of them," writes The Telegraph. Among the suspects are also some café owners.
"They are associated with at least 41 female victims, in the period between December 2021 and December 2024," the Belgian Public Prosecution Service told Nieuwsblad. "They are suspected of rape, violation of sexual integrity and the deliberate administration of harmful substances, resulting in illness or incapacity for work."
Courtrai
The case came to light when a woman was found confused on the street in the nightlife district of Kortrijk early in the morning of 2023. Initially, she was even fined for public drunkenness, but after further investigation, it was withdrawn. She had no alcohol in her blood. However, traces of ketamine were found. She also had unknown DNA material in her underwear.
In the period that followed, more victims came forward. They all said they had been drugged in the same neighborhood in Kortrijk. The counter now stands at 41 women, of which at least 10 are said to have been raped. The actual number of victims may be even higher.
Amaretto
The women's stories show strong similarities. They ordered something in a pub - often a drink with amaretto - and woke up the next morning confused. Without memory of the night and night before.
"They then had bruises, were naked in bed, had vaginal bleeding," says the Public Prosecution Service, as can be read at the Belgian CF. "It was clear that they were sedated to have sex with them."
Several victims mention a bottle of amaretto as a possible source of the ketamine.
Café owners
Immediately after the first report in 2023, a number of pub owners from various entertainment venues were arrested, but also released. This week, arrests were made again. Five people, including a number of café owners and a bartender, are suspected of the facts.
According to the judiciary, the men did not form a gang. "But they did know each other, and exchanged experiences."
The suspects reportedly deny any involvement.
Source: https://panorama.nl/artikel/638579/belgische-barmannen-schonken-mogelijk-drank-met-ketamine-minstens-10-vrouwen-verkracht
