A 45-year-old man from Barendrecht, identified as Mels van B., expressed deep remorse during his court appearance, admitting to having abused multiple girls aged 9 to 12 over several years. With the number of victims reportedly around thirty, investigations are ongoing as the case awaits further legal proceedings scheduled for March 3. Van B. is currently held at the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychological assessment, after voluntarily turning himself in to the police following allegations against him.