For Marktplaats lighting, a 33-year-old man from Musselkanaal has been sentenced to a 200-hour work sentence. In addition, he was imposed on a conditional prison sentence of three months.
Seven victims kicked in the fall of the suspect in the period from 9 August to 22 October 2023. The man who lived in Assen responded online to advertisements from people who were looking for a home. He also had something on offer for a man who wanted a puppy from a certain breed.
The suspect contacted them via WhatsApp and sent photos of homes of the place where a home was sought. The property would soon be released as a rental home. To claim a viewing, part of the deposit had to be paid in advance.
Also the man who wanted a puppy paid in advance to have a better chance of a puppy.
The viewing was canceled or the candidates were told by the home in question that it was not for rent. One of the victims shouted after the discovery: “No, I have already been scammed twice.”
According to the public prosecutor, the suspect has abused people who transfer large amounts at this time of housing shortage in the hope of getting a home.
The money always merged with drugs. The prosecutor demanded a 240 -hour community service and a conditional prison sentence of four months. He put the evidence from the phone details of the suspect and the bank accounts.
The man still confessed completely during the court session. He still kept his mouth shut at the probation service.
The turnaround was due to the new relationship, which means that he now stays away from the drugs and has a full -time job. The judge took this positive turn more into account. She admitted four victims a damage amount of a total of more than 2,400 euros.