77-Year-Old Aruba Masseur Acquitted of Misconduct With Client

Candido Tromp, a 77-year-old masseur from Aruba, has been declared not guilty of allegations that he inappropriately touched a female client during a massage session. Tromp stated he was caught off guard by the accusation and does not even know the identity of the person who filed the complaint against him. The woman, however, maintained that she felt violated and attacked during the encounter. The case highlights the difficult nature of he-said-she-said disputes in professional service settings, where physical contact is inherent to the work. A court reviewed the available evidence and ultimately found insufficient grounds to convict Tromp, resulting in his acquittal. The outcome leaves the accuser without a legal remedy while Tromp is cleared to continue his professional activities.