premier rob jetten ontving dreigbrief met woorden 'je krijgt een kogeltje'
Schiedam, zaterdag, 25 april 2026.
premier rob jetten kreeg een dreigbrief waarin stond dat hij ‘een kogeltje zou krijgen’. de afzender is een man uit schiedam. hij bood tijdens een hoorzitting bij de rechtbank in rotterdam zijn oprechte excuses aan. hij zei dat het bericht niet serieus was bedoeld. desondanks grepen de veiligheidsdiensten direct in. het parket noemt het gedrag ‘ontzettend dom’ en weerspiegelt de toenemende druk op politici. de verdachte gaf toe dat hij beter had moeten nadenken. de zaak eindigde met een openbare verontschuldiging in de rechtszaal. geen bewijzen voor een groter complot.
threatening letter sent to dutch prime minister rob jetten
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten received a threatening letter stating he would get ‘a little bullet’ [1]. The sender was identified as D.V., a man from Schiedam [1]. The communication triggered immediate action by national security services due to its direct nature and reference to violence [1]. Although no physical harm was involved, such threats against elected officials are treated with utmost seriousness under Dutch law [GPT]. The case underscores growing concerns about political intimidation in public discourse [1].
public apology in rotterdam court hearing
During a court session at the District Court of Rotterdam, the accused formally apologized to Prime Minister Jetten [1]. He stated that the message was ‘not meant seriously’ but acknowledged his actions were ‘incredibly foolish’ [1]. The defendant expressed regret for causing distress and recognized the broader implications of targeting politicians [1]. His remarks were made in open court, marking a rare moment of personal accountability for online-style aggression translated into tangible threat [1].
prosecution emphasizes gravity despite lack of evidence for conspiracy
The Public Prosecution Service confirmed there was no indication of a wider plot linked to the threat [1]. However, they stressed that even isolated acts of intimidation carry serious consequences when directed at government figures [1]. While the suspect showed no signs of planning actual violence, authorities emphasized that such behavior fuels a climate of fear among public servants [GPT]. Legal proceedings continue under charges related to making criminal threats [ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2026:3901].