Defaulter Forced to Pay After Successful Action by Bailiff

A recent notable case in Amsterdam's Red Light District has garnered attention, where a customer refused to pay the full amount after an encounter with two sex workers. The man enjoyed their services for four hours and was supposed to pay €1,100, but only handed over €325. He promised to bring the remaining amount later and left his phone as collateral, but never returned.

The Background

Window operator Frans Snel, who owns the windows where the services were provided, decided not to let the matter rest when the customer broke his promise. He enlisted the help of bailiff Koen van der Meer to recover the full amount. Thanks to the health insurance card that the customer had left in his phone case, the bailiff was able to easily identify the name and address of the defaulter. This enabled him to successfully track down the customer and collect the debt.

A Unique Case

Bailiff Koen van der Meer managed to recover the remaining amount from the customer. While he could not go into details, he emphasized to NH Nieuws that visiting defaulting customers in the sex industry is not a routine practice. "Mr. Snel's demeanor showed that this was a special case. He was worried that such claims would not be addressed, but everyone should be able to assert their rights," said Van der Meer.

Van der Meer noted that the fact that there was only a verbal agreement had no impact on the recovery. "The agreement is informal. There are stickers on the windows indicating that it is paid sex, and the customer is visible on CCTV footage. The money will therefore be transferred soon," said the bailiff.

Gratitude from the Window Operator

Window operator Frans Snel is very pleased with the swift and effective action of the collection agency. "The bailiff can expect a bouquet of flowers soon, as a thank you on behalf of the ladies. In my opinion, it is unique that this bailiff stood up for these sex workers. I never expected my request to be accepted," Snel said.

The success of this claim underscores the importance of legal protection and justice, regardless of the nature of the service provided. It shows that even in the sex industry, where there is often a stigma, justice can be sought and achieved.