Former Almere Council Member Charged in Child Abuse Case

A 66-year-ancient former municipal council member from Almere, identified as Jan B., is facing prosecution on allegations of sexual abuse involving multiple children, including a 2-year-old and a 13-year-old. Prosecutors also allege he produced and possessed child sexual abuse material involving a 3-year-old boy and an unnamed infant Nltimes.

Details of the Allegations

The alleged incidents include inappropriate touching of a 2-year-old child on his first day at a childcare facility in Amsterdam-Oost, operated by Partou. Jan B. Was a substitute staff member at the De Kaap site at the time of the incident Nltimes. Another allegation involves a 13-year-old who was under Jan B.’s care in January 2024. Prosecutors have identified a total of 13 children in the investigation Nltimes.

Investigators state that in most cases, Jan B. Took nude photographs of the children, but the images reportedly did not depict sexual acts Nltimes. Prosecutors have stated there is no evidence he involved others or shared the material.

Arrest and Political Background

Jan B. Was arrested in November 2025, two days after the toddler’s father filed a police report Nltimes. He served as a municipal council member in Almere for the 50PLUS party from 2022 until February 2025. Prior to that, he was a council member for the Socialistische Partij from 2006 to 2010 Nltimes.

About Partou Childcare

The De Kaap childcare facility is operated by Partou, which was founded as a merger of three Amsterdam welfare organizations in the 1970s Partou. The organization has a long history in Dutch childcare, evolving from welfare organizations like Alcides and SKON, which initially focused on providing childcare to enable women to enter the workforce Partou.