Recent DNA research among former participants of Traceless has shown that there is another wrong match in the program. At the end of last year it became clear that the KRO-NCRV linked three people to the wrong people in Colombia. The KRO-NCRV then started an investigation and eight matches were confirmed.
The Colombian local aid allegedly responsible for the previous mismatches, has participated in sixteen cases. This intermediary may have committed fraud.
KRO-NCRV decided in response to the revelations of Kees van der Spek in the TV program Scammers Busted to explore more matches from the intermediary. The broadcaster previously informed NU.nl that it wants to take the time for the investigation and will be more careful screen. Also Tracelesspresenter Derk Bolt early for more time for the “particularly painful” situation.
The independent investigation was carried out by the Hoffmann company detective agency. Called for the investigation Traceless former participants to report if they have doubts about their origin. She was then offered a DNA test. The KRO-NCRV reports that DNA testing has now been done with everyone who wanted this. Eight matches were confirmed by the study.
The broadcaster also investigated in which searches local help was involved. The report on this is expected to be published in the spring. In the meantime offers Traceless aftercare to those involved.
Media director KRO-NCRV Sandra Hilster writes in response: “Every incorrect match is one too many. It now appears that this did not go well in four cases and we naturally regret that. Nowadays we test for DNA in all searches.”
