Last Updated 04/11/2025 published 04/11/2025 by Hans Smedema

Case History: The Testimony of Hans Smedema

Introduction: Case Overview and Protagonist’s Central Thesis

This document presents a chronological case history constructed exclusively from the personal written accounts of Hans Smedema. Its purpose is to provide a linear and objective synthesis of the events, allegations, and perceived injustices he has documented over several decades. This narrative is a reflection of his testimony and interpretation of events, presented from his perspective.

Hans Smedema’s central thesis is that he and his wife, Wiesje, have been the victims of a decades-long conspiracy and cover-up (a “doofpot”) involving family members, medical professionals, and state-level actors, including the Dutch Ministry of Justice. He alleges this conspiracy was designed to conceal severe initial crimes of sexual abuse, exploitation for pornography, and systemic drugging that began in the early 1970s.

This document will present the events chronologically as Mr. Smedema recalls and interprets them, serving as an evidentiary summary of his claims. The narrative begins in the early 1970s with the events in Utrecht, which he identifies as the genesis of his and his wife’s ordeal.

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Part I. The Utrecht Period (1971–1973): The Alleged Genesis of Trauma

According to Hans Smedema’s account, the events that transpired in Utrecht between 1971 and 1973 form the foundational trauma and the origin point of the alleged conspiracy. This period is strategically important as it contains the primary alleged crimes that he claims all subsequent actions by family and state were designed to conceal. It is here that he locates the beginning of the drugging, sexual exploitation, and memory loss that would define his life’s narrative.

The Relationship with Wiesje and the Move to Utrecht

Hans Smedema met Wiesje on the island of Vlieland in July 1971. A courtship followed in Leeuwarden, and he describes falling profoundly in love. Eventually, Wiesje moved to a flat in Utrecht, where she rented a room from a landlord named Jan van Beek. Smedema recalls his immense love for Wiesje but also documents a recurring and unsettling feeling when in Jan’s flat. He describes his mental state there as “drugged” and “slowed down,” as if his ability to think clearly was impaired.

The Primary Alleged Traumatic Event

The central traumatic event of this period, which Smedema would only recall decades later through vivid flashbacks, began with what he describes as a frantic phone call from Wiesje. His testimony details the following sequence:

1. The Call: Wiesje called him in Leeuwarden, pleading, “Hans please get me out of here, they are making me do terrible things. You have to come quickly.”
2. The Drive: Overcome with fear, he claims he drove “like a madman” from Leeuwarden to Utrecht.
3. The Confrontation: Arriving at the flat, he blocked the road with his car and urged a passerby to call the police. After threatening to involve the police himself, he alleges he was let inside. In his account, he saw bright “film lamps” and caught a glimpse of Wiesje being carried away by several men.
4. The Threat and Drugging: In her room, he claims he was threatened with death and forced to drink an unknown substance. He recalls being told that if he didn’t drink, he would be killed.
5. Memory Loss: Smedema’s memory of the rest of the night is absent. He would later experience flashbacks of this event, which he identifies as a key moment of his victimization and Wiesje’s exploitation.

Other Claims of Manipulation and Abuse

Smedema presents a pattern of other anomalous and disturbing incidents during the Utrecht period as further evidence of the covert control exerted by Jan van Beek and the abuse taking place.

• Suspicious Medical Items: He describes discovering a mortar and pestle containing white powder in Jan’s kitchen, along with a strange tube with copper contacts that he found hidden behind the stove.
• Contradictory Behavior: He recounts instances where Wiesje would urgently ask for his help, only to retract the request moments later. He also observed that her personality would change dramatically in Jan’s presence.
• Warnings from Strangers: On one occasion, a young woman approached him outside the flat and urgently warned him not to leave Wiesje alone, alleging that she was being drugged.
• Police Encounters and Memory Gaps: He recalls an incident referred to as “the house search,” followed by a trip to the police station. There, an officer questioned him pointedly, asking, “Do you remember what happened last night?” and “So you can’t remember anything more?” when Smedema could not provide details.
• Financial Anomalies: He notes that Wiesje, despite earning a good salary at the Rabobank, seemed to have no money and was unable to account for her earnings.

Smedema asserts that these early, unresolved traumas, which he claims were systematically suppressed through drugging and manipulation, would metastasize after his marriage to Wiesje into a wider conspiracy involving their families and, eventually, the Dutch state itself.

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Part II. Early Married Life and Allegations of a Widening Conspiracy (1973–1980)

After leaving Utrecht and marrying, Hans Smedema claims the alleged abuse and manipulation did not cease. Instead, this new chapter of his life saw the conspiracy evolve and expand, drawing in members of both his and Wiesje’s families and, according to his testimony, official state entities. The focus of the cover-up, in his view, shifted from Jan van Beek to a broader network intent on managing the consequences of the Utrecht crimes.

Marriage and Early Domestic Life

Hans and Wiesje were married in February 1973. At their wedding reception, Smedema recalls a strange incident where a man identified only as a “cousin” insisted on escorting Wiesje to the toilet. Shortly after their marriage, Wiesje’s former employer, the Rabobank in Utrecht, asked her to return “temporarily.” Smedema later came to believe this was a pretext for her continued exploitation. He alleges that Wiesje’s mother, in a moment of panic during a later phone call, inadvertently confirmed this suspicion, stating that Wiesje no longer worked there before rushing off the phone.

During this period, Wiesje discovered an unexplained scar between Smedema’s legs, for which he had no memory of surgery. Decades later, he would connect this physical mark to a belief that he was secretly sterilized during one of his memory-loss episodes in Utrecht, rendering him incapable of fathering the children born during their marriage.

Claims of Government and Family Involvement

Smedema’s account points to a series of bizarre meetings in 1976 as evidence that the Dutch government had become involved, orchestrated by his own family.

• The Ministry of Justice Meeting: Arranged by his brother Johan, ostensibly for a signage project, the meeting took a strange turn. He was questioned about his private life, his wife, and his children and felt pressured to say “yes” to an unspecified matter. He claims his parents later revealed they had involved VVD politician Nel Veder-Smit, who was present, to “keep an eye on things.”
• The Commission at the Ministry of Interior: In a subsequent meeting, Smedema alleges he was again pressured to agree to something unknown. He recalls a security official whispering instructions to him. He claims he was drugged during this meeting and was forced to wait an hour before being permitted to drive home.
• Brother Johan’s Role: Smedema identifies his brother Johan as a central figure in orchestrating these events, alleging his behavior was secretive. Not understanding the context at the time, Smedema even called Johan to thank him for his “help,” an act he now views with profound regret.

Allegations of Continued Abuse and Surveillance

Smedema documents numerous incidents at their new homes that he interprets as evidence of ongoing abuse of Wiesje and surveillance of their lives.

• ‘t Harde Incidents: Neighbors reported hearing loud noises from their house one evening, and Smedema later discovered that a pin in a door hinge had been dislodged. On another occasion, he found a strange man inside their house who, upon being discovered, left without a word.
• Drachten Incidents: A neighbor reported witnessing a man named Hans van der Heide enter their house, followed by what sounded like an argument and Wiesje’s disappearance from view. Separately, after his brother Marinus and a business partner made an unexpected entry, Smedema discovered a small red stain, which he suspected was blood, high on the wall under the stairs.
• The Birth of the Children: Smedema describes his initial joy at the births of their three children: Ilse, Arne, and Jorrit. However, he later re-contextualizes these events through the lens of his alleged sterilization and Wiesje’s ongoing abuse, concluding that the children are not his biological offspring.

This period, as Smedema presents it, cemented the roles of family and government in a deepening conspiracy, setting the stage for the emergence of troubling international connections.

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Part III. Professional Life, International Dimensions, and Intensifying Anomalies (1980s–1990s)

This era in Hans Smedema’s life is marked by a stark contrast. While his professional career as a headhunter flourished, he alleges that the underlying conspiracy continued to manifest in increasingly overt ways. According to his account, these manifestations involved international contacts, particularly with U.S. officials, and a series of direct, though often cryptic, warnings from individuals who seemed to have knowledge of his situation.

Encounters with U.S. Official Captain Al Rust

A series of interactions with U.S. Army Captain Al Rust, beginning with business dealings in Germany, forms a key part of Smedema’s international claims. He states he only understood their full significance years later.

• Initial Contact: While working in Germany, military personnel inexplicably questioned him and Wiesje about potential involvement in the “porno-industry.”
• Boston Trip (1986): While traveling to Boston for a job interview with Baker Brothers, Smedema was detained by immigration officials in New York and questioned about the same “porno-industry” file.
• Captain Rust’s Intervention: Smedema alleges that Captain Rust later told him he flew to Boston specifically to intervene after a CIA warning letter caused the company to reconsider hiring Smedema, ensuring he got the job.
• The Chicago Invitation: According to his testimony, Rust urged Smedema to come to Chicago for “treatment and help” before returning to the Netherlands. Unaware of the situation’s gravity, Smedema declined.

Alleged Abuse of Wiesje by Neighbor Jaap J. Duijs

Smedema chronicles a series of events that he presents as evidence of a long-term, abusive relationship between his wife Wiesje and their neighbor, Jaap J. Duijs.

• The Boat Incident: While on a boat trip, Wiesje and Jaap were below deck for an extended period. Smedema and Jaap’s wife, Wimke, found it highly unusual that his young daughter Ilse was left alone and unsupervised on deck.
• Holiday in Lorgues, France: Smedema claims that during a shared holiday, Jaap drugged him by placing a sleeping pill in his drink, after which he found evidence suggesting Wiesje and Jaap spent the night together by the pool.
• The Confession Call: Shortly after, Jaap called Smedema, allegedly forced by Wimke to confess “what happened.” Smedema, who describes himself as being in a “drugged” state, was unable to comprehend the conversation.

Other Confrontational and Anomalous Events

This period was punctuated by other disparate but significant incidents that Smedema catalogues as part of the broader pattern of conspiracy.

• The Anonymous Letter: He received an anonymous letter detailing Wiesje’s alleged promiscuity and psychiatric issues. When he showed it to his sister-in-law, Klazien, her immediate reaction was to exclaim, “that’s not allowed,” which Smedema interpreted as an admission of prior knowledge.
• The Rotary Club Incident (1991): At an event in the Oranje Hotel, a fellow member, Herman van Kesteren, insistently told Smedema to go to the parking garage to “pick up Wiesje.” Smedema now connects this event to an alleged rape of his wife that he believes was being investigated at the time by Hoofdofficier van Justitie (Chief Public Prosecutor) Ruud Rosingh.
• The Warning from Ruud ter Schiphorst: A business acquaintance warned him not to associate with his brother Johan and told him to ask Henk de Boer, a former employee, about what happened in Utrecht.
• The Encounter with Paul Bremer (1996): Smedema recounts an arranged meeting with the former U.S. ambassador, who questioned him about Captain Al Rust and allegedly advised him to go to the U.S. embassy and request political asylum.

Despite a successful career, Smedema argues that the persistent and unexplained anomalies of this period set the stage for a complete mental and emotional crisis when his long-repressed memories began to surface.

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Part IV. The Unraveling (2000–2004): The Onset of Flashbacks and the Struggle for Corroboration

This period marks the critical turning point in the narrative. It is when Hans Smedema claims his repressed memories began to return as vivid, intrusive “flashbacks.” This launched his active investigation into his past and triggered his first direct confrontations with those he believed were involved, where he was met with what he describes as a wall of denial, misdiagnosis, and obstruction.

The Nature and Content of the Initial Flashbacks

Smedema describes the onset of his recovered memories as a terrifying experience. He initially dismissed them, but their persistence and detail forced him to confront them. Key examples of these flashbacks include:

• The full memory of the 1972 Utrecht flat incident, including being threatened, drugged, and witnessing men carry a struggling Wiesje away.
• A memory of being held down by men and forced to perform oral sex on Wiesje.
• Fragmentary memories related to the creation of pornographic films and photos involving Wiesje.
• A distinct recollection of being in a drugged state and writing “you are being drugged” on a notepad just before losing consciousness.

Attempts to Confront Family and Their Reactions

Armed with these newly surfaced memories, Smedema began confronting his family members. He presents their reactions not as simple denials, but as further evidence confirming the conspiracy.

• Wiesje’s Reaction: According to his account, his wife consistently and vehemently denied all allegations, asserting she would remember such events and concluding he had become mentally ill. Smedema notes that during one confrontation, she allegedly turned “fiery red and became unresponsive,” which he interpreted as a dissociative reaction.
• Klazien’s Reaction: When he confronted Wiesje’s sister, Klazien, he claims she reacted with panic, asking, “Who betrayed this?” In Smedema’s view, this was an inadvertent confession of her complicity.
• The Brothers’ Meeting (February 2004): Smedema arranged a meeting with his brothers Johan, Marinus, and Ruud, who all denied any knowledge. However, Smedema highlights what he considers a crucial slip-of-the-tongue from Marinus, who allegedly asked about specific photos of Wiesje’s abuse that Hans had not mentioned. Smedema interpreted this as definitive proof of Marinus’s prior knowledge.

Initial Medical and Legal Engagements

Smedema’s first attempts to seek professional help were, in his view, a continuation of the cover-up. He claims he encountered a pattern of immediate dismissal and misdiagnosis.

• Medical Professionals: He recounts his interactions with a psychiatrist, Dr. Oostveen, who diagnosed him with “delusions.” He contrasts this with an assessment from Dr. Bruggeman at AZG, who reportedly stated that if his story were true, his condition could be PTSD, but if not, the diagnosis would be “Delusional Disorder.”
• Initial Police Contact: In 2004, he made his first attempt to file a formal police report in Drachten. He describes being met with bureaucratic inaction, which he attributes to direct orders from the Ministry of Justice to block any investigation.

The universal denial from his family, combined with the dismissals from medical and legal authorities, solidified Smedema’s resolve to bypass them and take his story directly to the public.

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Part V. The Public Battle, Legal Retaliation, and U.S. Asylum Attempt (2004–2009)

Having found himself blocked by family, medical institutions, and the Dutch justice system, Hans Smedema shifted his strategy to one of public disclosure. This phase of his battle was characterized by escalating conflict, as he began publishing his allegations online and in book form, which in turn triggered a wave of legal retaliation from those he accused. This chapter culminated in a dramatic, multi-month attempt to gain political asylum in the United States.

The Decision to Go Public

Smedema rationalized his decision to publish his story as a last resort. His stated goals were to create a public record of his testimony, force an official investigation, and warn others of the corruption he believed he had uncovered. In his writings, he identifies with historical figures like Anne Frank, framing his publication as a necessary act of defiance. He created a blog and began writing his book, Vechten tegen het Onbekende, to serve as his primary platform.

Legal Repercussions

His public allegations quickly led to legal action. Several of the individuals he named filed official complaints against him for slander and libel (smaad).

• Slander/Libel Charges: Complaints were filed by Jaap Duijs, Rieks Perdok, Elise Boers, Klazien Jansma, and his wife, Wiesje.
• The Politierechter Verdict (2009): The case was heard by Judge Jeroen van Bruggen. Smedema claims he was denied proper legal representation and was not allowed to present his defense or call witnesses. He was convicted of slander.
• Hoger Beroep (Appeal): Smedema appealed the conviction, with his case handled by the law firm of Bram Moszkowicz. He asserts that the court again refused to hear his key witnesses. The conviction was upheld, which for Smedema confirmed his belief in a systemic legal obstruction.

The 2009 U.S. Asylum Application and Detention

Facing legal conviction in the Netherlands, Smedema executed a plan based on prior advice he claims to have received. This critical episode unfolded as follows:

• The Decision: Believing he could not receive a fair hearing in the Netherlands, he decided to seek political asylum in the United States. He based this on the earlier advice from former ambassador Paul Bremer and his conviction that U.S. authorities already possessed a file (originating from Captain Al Rust) that corroborated his story.
• Detention: Upon his arrival and application in 2009, he was detained for 28 weeks at the Broward Transitional Center (BTC), an immigration facility in Florida.
• Legal Proceedings: His case was heard by U.S. Immigration Judge Rex Ford. Smedema alleges that Judge Ford was receptive, at one point stating that Smedema had “5 good grounds for asylum.” He also claims the judge showed particular interest in the unexplained scar between his legs, which Smedema links to his alleged forced sterilization.
• Psychiatric Evaluation: As part of the proceedings, he underwent a psychiatric evaluation by Dr. Joseph James.
• Asylum Denial: Despite what he perceived as positive signs, Smedema’s asylum request was ultimately denied. He attributes this outcome to high-level political intervention from the Netherlands.

His asylum attempt having failed, Smedema was deported. He moved to Spain, beginning a new chapter of self-imposed exile from which he would continue his fight.

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Part VI. Exile in Spain and Allegations of Continued Persecution (2009–Present)

Living in self-imposed exile in Spain, Hans Smedema claims the conspiracy against him continued to actively persecute and manipulate him. In this most recent period of his account, he alleges direct physical and psychological attacks orchestrated by his enemies in the Netherlands, designed to further isolate him and obstruct his fight. From abroad, he has continued his campaign for justice primarily through his extensive writing.

The Alleged Drugging and Assault in Benidorm (2010)

Smedema presents a detailed account of an event in Benidorm which he interprets as a direct, targeted attack. His narrative of this incident includes the following:

• The Setup: He claims acquaintances lured him to a series of bars, where he was repeatedly drugged and lost consciousness.
• The Attack: He recounts recovering fragmented memories of being in a private room, hearing “screams of pain,” and a girl warning him about what was “prepared upstairs.”
• Interpretation: He concludes this was a sophisticated operation, possibly led by Prof. Dr. Onno van der Hart, with the goal of “brainwashing” or “conditioning” him to silence him.

The Incident of the Stolen Financial Package (“Het Pakje”)

Smedema recounts a complex incident involving a package allegedly containing a large sum of money (estimates range from €75,000 to €300,000) and crucial documents intended to help him fund and prove his case.

• The Interception: According to his account, the package was delivered for him to a bar in Jalon, Spain. However, before he could take possession, it was intercepted by his acquaintances, André Gruters and Joke Laven.
• Memory Loss and Recovery Efforts: He claims he suffered a complete memory loss (verdringing) of the event. After his memory returned years later, he began a long and unsuccessful effort to recover the package and its contents from the couple, who he alleges stole it.
• Conclusion: He asserts that this was a deliberate theft, orchestrated to deprive him of the financial resources and evidentiary documents he needed to continue his legal battles.

Ongoing Efforts to Achieve Justice from Abroad

From his exile in Spain, Smedema has continued to pursue his case through various international and digital channels.

• Further Asylum Attempts: He mentions making subsequent, unsuccessful attempts to claim asylum, including a direct appeal at the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany and another via Canada, both of which he claims were thwarted.
• Writing and Publication: He has continued to work on his multi-volume book series, Vechten tegen het Onbekende, using his personal blog as a platform to publish accusations and evidence.
• International Petitions: He has filed petitions with international bodies, including the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) and the UN Committee Against Torture (UNCAT). He has also sent direct appeals to the Dutch King and Prime Minister.
• AIVD/CTIVD Interaction: He reports that the Dutch intelligence service (AIVD) has acknowledged the existence of an ongoing case file on him but refuses to release information, which he cites as definitive proof of the state-level cover-up.

According to his latest writings, Hans Smedema remains in a state of indefinite struggle. He describes himself as financially and emotionally broken but unwavering in his belief in the conspiracy and his mission to expose it.

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Conclusion: Summary of Unresolved Allegations

This case history has chronicled the personal testimony of Hans Smedema, synthesizing several decades of his written accounts into a linear narrative. From the alleged foundational crimes in Utrecht to his ongoing battle from exile, Smedema’s central thesis remains consistent: that he and his wife have been the targets of a massive, multi-generational cover-up involving family, doctors, and the Dutch state, designed to conceal crimes of sexual exploitation and abuse. The following table summarizes the central pillars of his unresolved allegations.

Category of Allegation	Core Claim by Hans Smedema
Criminal Acts	He and his wife Wiesje were victims of systematic drugging, rape, sexual exploitation for pornography, and physical assault beginning in 1972.
Medical Malpractice	He was secretly rendered sterile, and both he and his wife were denied proper therapy for trauma, instead being misdiagnosed and covertly drugged with antipsychotics.
Paternity of Children	His three children are the result of Wiesje’s rapes by multiple perpetrators, a fact confirmed to him by the perpetrators themselves and by U.S. officials.
Family Complicity	Members of both his and Wiesje’s immediate families were aware of the abuse and actively participated in a cover-up, withholding information and enabling further harm.
State-Level Conspiracy	The Dutch Ministry of Justice, police, intelligence services (AIVD), and judiciary have actively obstructed all attempts at investigation, concealed evidence, and protected perpetrators, allegedly under a directive related to state security involving the Royal House.
International Collusion	Foreign governments, including the U.S. and Spain, have been involved, at times attempting to help him (e.g., Al Rust) and at other times colluding with the Dutch state to obstruct him (e.g., denying asylum, enabling attacks in Spain).
Personal & Financial Ruin	This multi-decade conspiracy has resulted in the complete destruction of his mental health, marriage, career, and financial stability, for which he seeks over €5 million in damages.

The case, as documented in his extensive personal writings, remains unresolved. His allegations, while detailed and persistent, remain unproven in a court of law, with Mr. Smedema continuing his public campaign for what he terms “truth and justice.”

 

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