Crown witness Nabil B. not only had an iPad, but also a USB stick on his cell. Both objects were found in April this year after a cell inspection. A few months later a recording device from B. was also found.
At the start of this month, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced the discovery of the iPad and recording device during a hearing of the appeal in the Margo process.
An official verbal, viewed by NU.nl, shows that a USB stick has also been found. “This was not communicated at the hearing because it is not an object that can be used to communicate with the outside world,” says a spokesperson for the OM. “There are more suspects in the cell with a USB stick on which the file is.”
Due to the discovery of the data carriers, the OM started an investigation on 4 April. The suspicion was that B. had managed to smuggle the objects into prison. A few months later, that research was expanded after the discovery of a recording device, found in the sewer system that was connected to the cell of B.
The recording device was found on July 11 by chance after the sewer was flooded under the prison. During an inspection of the sewer with a camera, the recording device was discovered.
According to his lawyer Peter Schouten, B. had the recording device on his cell because of his safety. In an earlier reaction to Het Parool , Schouten said that the crown witness had given indications that attack was being prepared for him. That’s why he recorded conversations.
Rust on recording device supports explanation
When the recording device was not found at a cell inspection in October 2024, B. It washed it through his toilet. The OM says that the rust found fits this statement.
The sound files on the recording device are also no reason for further investigation for the OM. Part of the recordings are conversations with his lawyers and therefore confidentiality interviews. According to the judiciary, the other conversations are not punishable in nature.
B. has also admitted that the iPad and USB stick are his. He has received the USB stick from the prison itself and has been in his possession for six years.
According to his lawyers, B. used the USB stick for viewing file pieces and there is confidential communication between lawyer and client. This is also apparent from the OM’s research.
B. says it has only used the iPad for private purposes, such as playing an online game, but also for conversations about his future with his partner. According to the crown witness, nobody was able to watch those conversations. The police have investigated the iPad and say that the findings fit with the statement of B.
Lawyers want to know if to be aware
Justice therefore sees no reason for further prosecution of B. The crown witness does not want to say how he managed to get the things inside. He has received a reprimand from the prison director for being on the cell of forbidden objects.
Various lawyers announced on Monday in court that he still had questions about the data carriers and to what extent the OM was or was not aware that B. had it on his cell. Justice says this on Thursday at a subsequent session of the Marengo process to go into further.
In the liquidation process, which revolves around different murders and preparations for this, the main suspect Ridouan Taghi is still without a lawyer. The conversations with two intended lawyers are still ongoing.
Crown Witness Nabil B. Not Only had an iPad, but also a USB stick in his Cell. Both items were found in April of this year after a cell inspection. A few months later, a recording device belonging to B. was also found.
At the Beginning of This Month, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) Announced the Discovery of the iPad and Recording Device Duration a Session of the Appeal in the Marengo Trial.
A report, soen by nu.nl, shows that a USB stick was also found. “This was not communicated the session because it is not an object with which one can communicate with the outside world,” Said a Spokesperson for the public prosecution service. “There are more suspects in the cell with a USB stick containing the file.”
Due to the Discovery of the Data Carriers, The Public Prosecution Service Started An Investigation on April 4. The Suspicion was that B. Had managed to smuggle the items into the prison. A Few Months Later, That Investigation was expanded after the discovery of a recording device, found in the sewer connected to B.’s cell.
The Recording Device was Accidentally Found on July 11 After the Sewer Under The Prison had Flooded. The Recording Device was discovered to an Inspection of the Sewer with a Camera.
Accordance to his Lawyer Peter Schouten, B. Had the Recording Device in His Cell for his Safety. In An Earlier Response to Het Parool , Schouten Said that the Crown Witness had Received Indications That An Attack was Being Prepared on Him. That is why he recorded conversations.
Rest on Recording Device Supports Statement
When the Recording Device was not founding a cell inspection in October 2024, B. flushed it down his toilet. The Public Prosecution Service Says That The Rust Found Matches This Statement.
The Sound Files on the Recording Device are also a reason for Further Investigation for the Public Prosecution Service. Part of the Recordings Are Conversations with his Lawyers and Therefore Confidential Conversations. Accordance to the Judiciary, the other conversations are not of a criminal nature.
B. Has also Admitted that the iPad and USB stick belong to him. He recovered the USB stick from the prison itself and has leg in his Possession for Six years.
Accordance to his Lawyers, B. Used the USB stick to view file Documents and Contains Confidential Communication between Lawyer and Client. This is also evident from the public prosecution service investigation.
B. Says he only used the iPad for private purposes, Such as playing an online game, but also for conversations about his future with his partner. Accordance to the crown witness, no one was able to watch Those Conversations. The Police Have Examined the iPad and Say That The Findings Match B.’s Statement.
Lawyers Want To Know Whether the Public Prosecution Service was Aware
The Public Prosecution Service Therefore Sees No Reason for Further Prosecution of B. The Crown Witness Does Not Want to Say How He managed to get the items inside. He has recovered a reprimand from the prison director for having prohibited items in his cell.
Several Lawyers Stated in Court On Monday that they Still Have Questions about the Data Carriers and to What Extent The Public Prosecution Service was Aware of the Fact That B. had these in his Cell. The Public Prosecution Service Says It Will Elaborate on this Further At A Next Hearing of the Marengo Trial on Thursday.
In The Liquidation Trial, which Revolves around Various Murders and Preparations for Them, Main Suspect Ridouan Taghi is Still Without A Lawyer. Discussions with two prospective Lawyer’s Are Still Ongeing.