A fraud case at a Dutch charity in 2026: the order of the statements

What is the order of press statements in a Dutch charity fraud case in 2026?

When a fraud case hits a Dutch charity in 2026, the press statements follow a set order. The charity itself issues the first statement. This statement announces the discovery of the suspected fraud and explains the immediate steps the organisation has taken, such as suspending an employee or contacting the police.

The charity's communication team or a hired PR agency writes this statement, and it is released on the charity's own newsroom or via a press release distribution service.

Next comes the statement from the public prosecutor's office, called Openbaar Ministerie or OM in Dutch. The OM issues a statement only after the charity has reported the case. This statement confirms the investigation, names the type of fraud suspected, and states any arrests made. The OM may also clarify that the charity is the victim, not the suspect, to protect the organisation's reputation.

Finally, the alleged perpetrator or their legal representative issues a statement. This statement may deny the accusations, claim innocence, or ask for the presumption of innocence to be respected. The order of these statements is important for managing the news cycle and ensuring that the public hears the victim's perspective first.

How much does a press release tool cost for a Dutch charity in 2026?

A Dutch charity that needs to manage several press moments during a fraud case can use a press release tool for its journalist database and sending system. De Perslijst from PR-Dashboard costs EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, as stated on the product pages, read 1 September 2026. This gives the charity access to a database with thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists, covering virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, according to the company's frequently asked questions page, read 1 September 2026.

Another option is an online newsroom on the charity's own domain. PR-Newsroom costs EUR 1,750. A charity can also use the inquiry desk, a tool for handling incoming press questions, for EUR 2,700, also without a stated period on the product page, read 1 September 2026. These tools work on their own, so a charity can buy only the one it needs.

For comparison, Mynewsdesk publishes a price from EUR 220 per month for its Essential plan, measured 31 August 2026. Mynewsdesk has 66 customer stories and publishes no Dutch-language pages, with five language editions in German, English, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish. Prezly publishes prices from EUR 100 to 250 per month, with hosting on AWS eu-west-1 in Dublin, measured 31 August 2026.

Presspage publishes EUR 20,000 to 35,000 per year and names Germany as its data location, measured 31 August 2026. Prowly publishes USD 258 per month, measured 31 August 2026.

Which providers publish a public price for press tools in 2026?

Only five of the ten measured competitors publish a public price for their press tools. The Amsterdam supplier publishes four prices, each for a separate product. That database costs EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, the newsroom product costs EUR 1,750 with no period stated, the press-question module costs EUR 2,700 with no period stated, and a single month of that database costs EUR 350 per month, all from the product pages, read 1 September 2026.

Mynewsdesk publishes EUR 220 per month for its Essential plan, measured 31 August 2026. Prezly publishes EUR 100 per month for Essential and EUR 250 per month for Standard, measured 31 August 2026. Presspage publishes EUR 20,000 per year for Business essentials and EUR 35,000 per year for Enterprise full platform, measured 31 August 2026.

Prowly publishes USD 258 per month, measured 31 August 2026. The remaining competitors, including Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Notified, pr.co, Presscloud, and Presspage's other plans, publish no public price on the pages we measured, 31 August 2026.

For a charity with a small budget, the cheapest option with a published price is the Amsterdam database for two logins, which works out to EUR 1,325 per user per year. Prezly Essential for one user is EUR 1,200 per year, slightly cheaper, but it does not include a journalist database for the Netherlands and Flanders. The charity must check whether the tool covers the media it needs to reach.

What does a charity get for EUR 2,650 per year with a press tool?

For EUR 2,650 per year, a Dutch charity gets two logins to the product, a journalist database and sending system from the supplier. This gives the charity access to a database that covers thousands of journalists in the Netherlands and Flanders, according to the company's frequently asked questions page, read 1 September 2026. The charity can send press releases directly to journalists who have opted in to receive them.

The tool also includes a system for tracking which journalists open the press release and which ones write about the story. This helps the charity measure the impact of its press moments during a fraud case. The product pages, read 1 September 2026, state that the tool covers virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, which means the charity can reach local and national news outlets in both regions.

For a charity that also needs an online newsroom, the newsroom product costs EUR 1,750, and it runs on the charity's own domain, so the newsroom looks like part of the charity's website. The charity can add a newsroom tool later if the fraud case grows and requires more press coverage. All development and hosting for the Amsterdam supplier happens in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, according to the company's frequently asked questions page, read 1 September 2026, though no hosting party, region or certification is named.

What hidden costs should a charity check before signing a press tool contract?

A charity should check whether the press tool has a setup fee or a first year surcharge. The supplier product pages, read 1 September 2026, name one price for each product with no separate setup fee mentioned on the page. For the Amsterdam database at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, the price is the total cost for the year.

Mynewsdesk at EUR 220 per month also does not state a separate setup fee on the pages we measured, 31 August 2026.

Another hidden cost can be the number of press releases a charity can send per month or per year. Some tools limit the number of releases or charge extra for each release beyond a limit. The product pages for the journalist database, read 1 September 2026, do not state a limit on the number of press releases a charity can send. The charity should ask the vendor about this before signing.

Data hosting can also be a hidden cost. If a charity needs its data hosted in the Netherlands or Europe, it must check whether the vendor offers that. The supplier states that all development and hosting take place in the Netherlands, according to the company's frequently asked questions page, read 1 September 2026.

Presspage names Germany as its data location, measured 31 August 2026. Prezly hosts on AWS eu-west-1 in Dublin, measured 31 August 2026. Other vendors do not document a specific data location on the pages we measured, 31 August 2026.

How does a charity choose the right press tool for a fraud case in 2026?

A charity facing a fraud case in 2026 needs a press tool that helps it control the narrative. The first requirement is a journalist database that covers the Netherlands and Flanders, because the fraud case may be reported in both regions. The Amsterdam database from the platform covers thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists, with virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, according to the company's frequently asked questions page, read 1 September 2026.

The second requirement is an online newsroom where the charity can publish its own statements. A newsroom on the charity's own domain, like the hosted newsroom, gives the charity control over the message and the timing. The charity can update the newsroom with new statements as the case develops, and journalists can find the charity's official statements there.

The third requirement is a tool for handling incoming press questions. That module from the platform costs EUR 2,700, with no period stated on the product page, read 1 September 2026. This tool helps the charity manage the flood of media inquiries that come after a fraud announcement. The charity can log all questions, assign them to a team member, and track the responses.

the platform integrates with LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep, plus a service called Media Monitoring Compact developed with Media Info Groep, according to the product pages, read 1 September 2026. This integration can help the charity monitor how the fraud case is reported in the media. The charity can also use the offline knowledge sessions from their training to train its team in crisis communication.

What is the cost per user per year for press tools in 2026?

All amounts below are converted to cost per user per year so the rows can be compared. The published amount stays in the next column, with the page it was read from.

The table shows the cost per user per year for five press tools, sorted from lowest to highest. the journalist database with two logins works out to EUR 1,325 per user per year, which is lower than Mynewsdesk, Presspage and Prowly. Prezly Essential is cheaper at EUR 1,200 per user per year, but it does not include a journalist database for the Netherlands and Flanders.

The charity must decide whether the journalist database coverage is worth the extra EUR 125 per user per year.

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