Investigation into irregularities
In the past few months the Joint Court of Justice has conducted internal investigations into the administration and management of the so-called third-party funds accounts at the offices on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. These are accounts on which, among other things, criminally confiscated funds are deposited. The findings at the Sint Maarten office gave reason for further investigation. Some irregularities have been discovered. Possibly an employee of the Court has been involved. In connection with this, the Court suspended this employee pending further investigation and subsequently filed a complaint with the Public Prosecution Service on Sint Maarten.
In addition, the Court has sharpened internal controls, including at the other sites, to prevent their repetition in the future. In anticipation of the results of the investigation that the Public Prosecution Service will institute in this case, the Court will not make any further announcements on this matter.