Het mondkapjesgoud

What started as a seemingly noble initiative grew into one of the biggest scandals of the corona crisis. How could a promise to supply face masks ‘without profit’ result in millions in profits for Sywert van Lienden, Camille van Gestel and Bernd Damme? In the four-part documentary series Het mondkapjesgoud, investigative journalists from KRO-NCRV reveal the story behind the controversial face mask deal that the trio made with the government.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Het mondkapjesgoud
First Air Date	February 5, 2025
Last Air Date	March 5, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	Netherlands
Production Companies
Networks	NPO 1 NPO Start KRO-NCRV

S01E05

Scapegoat

Five years after the start of the face mask affair, Sywert van Lienden looks back in depth for the first time on how the deal came about, the media storm, and the lawsuits he is now involved in. To the outside world, he went from benefactor to fraudster. As the most recognizable face of the trio, he received the harshest criticism. How has this affected his life, and how does he now reflect on the deal of his lifetime?

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