'Dodo the Pimp,' made infamous by French politician DSK's sex scandal, dies age 77
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Dominique Alderweireld, a notorious Belgian-based pimp who operated multiple brothels across the region, has passed away at 77. His death concludes a controversial life marked by criminal convictions and unwanted notoriety stemming from alleged connections to former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn during the politician's infamous 2011 sex scandal. Alderweireld's operations and legal troubles became international headlines when linked to the high-profile case involving the disgraced French political figure.
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'Dodo the Pimp,' made infamous by French politician DSK's sex scandal, dies age 77
A French national who ran multiple brothels in Belgium, where he was convicted as a pimp, Dominique Alderweireld was thrust into the media spotlight for his alleged links to disgraced politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
