Three middle-aged men are facing serious charges of abusing a teenage boy over several years, as revealed in a preliminary court session in Utrecht. The 60-year-old and two men aged 59 and 54 allegedly exploited the vulnerable boy, who had run away from home at the age of 11, subsequently introducing him to drugs and arranging sexual encounters via dating apps. The abuse is believed to have persisted until September 2024, when law enforcement began investigating following reported signals of severe exploitation. Further investigations are underway as more suspects may be involved.