Man Arrested for secretly Filming Women ⁤at⁣ Rotterdam Festival

Rotterdam,Netherlands – A man was apprehended at Festival Rotterdam on Saturday after security personnel discovered he ‍was using camera-equipped glasses to secretly film women,including in restroom areas. Rendel van den Heuvel, ⁤owner of ⁤the Special Security Group, and his‌ team⁣ were alerted by several ‍festival attendees who reported a man acting suspiciously near the women’s toilets and focusing on attendees wearing revealing clothing.

Following a search, security discovered the man was‍ in possession of Ray-Ban ​Meta Glasses -‍ a device currently available in neighboring countries but‌ not ⁤yet‌ officially on ⁣sale in the Netherlands. while the initial search revealed drugs, closer inspection of ⁤the ​glasses raised concerns.

“The man was reluctant to remove the glasses, but we insisted,” explained Van den Heuvel. “Upon reviewing his phone,‍ we found⁣ multiple videos‌ confirming he was filming women at the festival. Disturbingly, one image showed him filming under a skirt.” The illicit footage was instantly deleted.

The Ray-Ban Meta​ Glasses feature a button that allows the user to take photos with a single press, ⁣and record video with a longer press. They also‍ include speakers for music, calls, and AI assistance. Tech​ journalist Bastiaan Vroegop,who owns a pair ‌of the glasses,notes they are often used for capturing candid moments. “It’s easier to get natural photos of ⁣children without them posing,” he said.

However, Vroegop acknowledges‍ the potential for misuse.While the glasses⁤ illuminate a white light during recording, he points out ⁣that this indicator⁣ is often difficult​ to notice in luminous ‍daylight ⁢or from a distance. Van den Heuvel confirmed he did not observe​ the light during the incident.

The man’s details have been passed on to the police,‍ who are investigating ⁢his motives. ⁢he has not yet made any statements regarding the incident.

Van⁢ den Heuvel is urging women to be vigilant. “If you see someone ‌wearing these glasses, report it to security immediately,” he warned.He also advised other security personnel ⁢to be ​extra alert for the‌ devices.

Vroegop believes this incident highlights a growing concern ⁤with emerging technology. ‍”Companies are constantly ⁣pushing the ⁤boundaries with new products, and​ we are on‌ the cusp of even more advanced glasses​ technology, with Google also developing a similar device. This will inevitably lead to further friction‌ and potential for misuse.” He also noted the existence⁤ of even smaller cameras readily available, stating that ‌someone intent on surreptitious recording has⁢ numerous options.