Legal assistance for false accusations

Questioner

Ir/Madam, On Monday, July 22nd, my cousin falsely accused me via WhatsApp of sexual abuse from 1993-1995. As a result, he now has PTSD and is said to have turned to alcohol and drugs because of me. The accusation came as a bolt from the blue. During the period mentioned, I was 10 or 12 years old and he was 8 years old, both minors. According to the accusation, I was the babysitter at the time. Both my parents and his parents don't understand it and can't quite place the accusation. Because at that time, I wasn't even the babysitter. I therefore vehemently deny the accusation, which I stated immediately. Because I know he's receiving mental health services, I immediately indicated that I wanted to talk to him in a safe environment, if necessary with his care provider, but my request was immediately rejected. He doesn't want to discuss it further. I haven't heard anything from him since his WhatsApp messages. This false accusation is really bothering me and causing me problems, both at work and in my personal life. I'm a father of three and I don't want this to be a false accusation. Therefore, I now intend to send a registered letter requesting that the accusation be withdrawn or that legal and convincing evidence be provided. However, I wonder if this is the right step from a legal perspective. Could you advise me on what steps should be taken? Ultimately, I naturally want to clear my name. Awaiting your response,

Questioner

Dear, If you are certain you have nothing to do with it, you can report it to the police for libel (Article 262 of the Dutch Criminal Code). Libel is libel (written defamation) that the perpetrator should know is untruthful. Libel (Article 261 of the Dutch Criminal Code) is the intentional attack on someone's reputation by accusing them of a specific offense, with the apparent purpose of publicizing it. I assume your approach of sending a letter to the person in question to provide evidence or to retract the accusation is also an option. I would advise you, if this leads to reporting that person to the police, or if you suspect it, etc., to engage a lawyer to assist you further. Perhaps even while sending this letter. I hope you can do something with this Yours sincerely,