Leader of end-of-life group arrested for assisted suicide

The police arrested the chairman of Coöperatie Laatste Wil in Apeldoorn on Wednesday, on suspicion of involvement in assisted suicide. According to the Public Prosecution Service, the 73-year-old chairman Jos van Wijk is suspected of participating in a criminal organization with the intent to commit or plan assisted suicide. Van Wijk "with great emphasis distances himself from the allegation", said Vis. According to Vis, Van Wijk is "fully cooperating" in the investigation.