Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam over alleged threats and insults

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 10:44

Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari was arrested on Tuesday morning in Amsterdam by Dutch police. At 41 years old, the athlete is suspected of being involved in a case of threats and insults. His lawyer confirmed his arrest, while the exact circumstances of the events are still under investigation.

A police intervention in southern Amsterdam

Badr Hari's arrest took place on Tuesday morning in the Buitenveldert neighborhood of Amsterdam. According to several Dutch media outlets, law enforcement intervened around 9 a.m. on Van Leijenberghlaan street, following an incident involving a 41-year-old man.

The identity of the individual behind the intervention has not been disclosed by the authorities. At this stage, the available information does not allow for a precise determination of the circumstances under which the alleged threats and insults were made.

His lawyer confirms it is indeed Badr Hari

Doubts about the identity of the arrested man were dispelled by his counsel. Sjem Polat, Badr Hari's lawyer, confirmed to Dutch media that his client was indeed the person arrested by the police.

Authorities are continuing their investigations to establish the facts and determine any potential responsibilities. The individual who was allegedly targeted by the supposed remarks or threats has not been publicly identified.

A new episode after a case in 2025

This new arrest comes in a context where Badr Hari had previously faced the Dutch justice system. In February 2025, the kickboxer was arrested following a complaint filed by his former partner.

At the conclusion of that previous procedure, he was sentenced to complete 24 hours of community service. Financial compensation was also awarded, accompanied by a one-year prohibition on contacting or approaching his former partner.

However, this previous case does not preclude the outcome of the new matter, which still needs to be clarified by investigators.

An ongoing investigation

For now, Dutch authorities have not provided further details regarding the allegations against the Moroccan champion or the immediate legal consequences of his arrest.

A major figure in international kickboxing, Badr Hari has built most of his career between Morocco and the Netherlands. His name has regularly transcended the sporting realm, particularly due to several legal issues that have marked his journey.

In this new case, investigations will now need to determine the exact nature of the incident and the elements that may support the suspicions of threats and insults.