“We are betrayed,” says David (19) in a private WhatsApp group. Betrayed by a Kenyan seller – an informant within their own circle. For the first time, the Kenyan authorities break the silence about their research into the ‘ant boys’. Because they didn’t accidentally invaded a hotel room filled with two Belgians and thousands of ants. This was the result of years of research: “There was no informant. David has been followed since 2020.”
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Exclusive. Kenyan Speurders have been following Flemish ant boys for five years: “Everything started with suspicious package in 2020”
Bytaketonews
Jun 11, 2025