Dutch agency whams spammers with huge fines, AFP, 28 Dec 2004

“The Dutch communications regulatory authority OPTA issued fines totaling 87,500 euros (119,000 dollars) against individuals and companies that sent undesired email messages, or spam. It was the first such case in the Netherlands.�

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