# Fake police officer arrested in Beverwijk after victim plays along

> Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Hoofddorp on Saturday as he tried to collect jewellery and cash from a Beverwijk resident. They are asking other possible victims of the fake-police scam to come forward.

Society · published 2026-11-15 20:15 · https://nlnow.nl/a/fake-police-officer-arrested-in-beverwijk-after-victim-alerts-real-police/

A resident of Beverwijk foiled a fake-police scam on Saturday 14 November by playing along while contacting the real police. Officers arrested a 28-year-old man from Hoofddorp when he arrived at the address to collect valuables.

Someone posing as a police officer from a 'national investigation department' (rijksrecherche) had phoned the resident. The caller said the resident's details had been found on a note on an arrested home-invasion suspect, and that officers would come to collect jewellery and money.

The resident kept the fake officer talking and agreed a time for 'a colleague' to pick up the items. Meanwhile, the resident alerted the real police. When the suspect arrived, officers were posted discreetly nearby and arrested him. He is now in custody (in verzekering gesteld).

Police are investigating whether the man has other victims and are urging anyone who has been targeted to report it. They say victims should not be ashamed to come forward.

Police say fake officers often claim a victim's details were found on a criminal. They spread fear and pressure people, often older or vulnerable, into handing over money and belongings. Police say some victims are too embarrassed to report it.

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