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Legal proceedings involving Badr Hari in Amsterdam

Overview

Moroccan kickboxing star Badr Hari was arrested in Amsterdam on September 1, 2026, on suspicion of involvement in threats and insults. His lawyer, Sim Polat, confirmed the detention of the 41-year-old athlete.

Following three days in custody, Hari was released on September 5 under certain conditions. He faces allegations including threats, coercion, and “doxing”—the unauthorized disclosure of private personal information. His legal counsel stated the investigation originated from a family dispute with Hari’s ex-wife concerning the upbringing of their children. The defense noted that a judge found insufficient evidence regarding specific claims of stalking, insult, or the publication of sensitive data, and emphasized that the case does not involve allegations of physical violence.

Hari released a statement via Instagram expressing relief to return to his family and stating his full cooperation with authorities, noting that the private matter had become a “public spectacle.”

Entities

Amsterdam · Badr Hari · Sim Polat · Amsterdam Police · Sem Polat

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Badr Hari released from Amsterdam detention

    Former kickboxing champion Badr Hari has been released on conditional liberty in Amsterdam following allegations of threats, coercion, and doxing related to a family dispute.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam for suspected threats and insults

    Kickboxing star Badr Hari has been arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of making threats and insults. His lawyer confirmed the identity of the 41-year-old detained in the Buitenveldert district.

Sources

akhbarona.com · assafir24.ma · ihata.ma · lesiteinfo.com · marrakechalaan.com · taroudantpress.com