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Dutch man arrested for refusing to delete accidentally leaked police data

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A 40-year-old man in the Netherlands was arrested for downloading and refusing to delete confidential police documents that were accidentally shared with him. The man demanded a reward in exchange for deleting the files, leading to his arrest for computer trespassing. The incident began when a police officer mistakenly sent a download link instead of an upload link, and the man downloaded the files despite knowing the error. The Dutch police emphasized the legal obligation to report and refrain from accessing misdirected confidential materials.

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  1. 16.02.2026 21:13 1 articles · 3h ago

    Man arrested for refusing to delete accidentally leaked police data

    A 40-year-old man in the Netherlands was arrested for downloading and refusing to delete confidential police documents that were accidentally shared with him. The man demanded a reward in exchange for deleting the files, leading to his arrest for computer trespassing. The incident began when a police officer mistakenly sent a download link instead of an upload link, and the man downloaded the files despite knowing the error. The Dutch police emphasized the legal obligation to report and refrain from accessing misdirected confidential materials.

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