WILLEMSTAD – In its reply during the high-profile Themis trial, the Public Prosecution Service asserted that the case against Urvin "Nuto" Wawoe, the alleged leader of the criminal organization No Limit Soldiers (NLS), is built on solid evidence. Central to the prosecution’s argument is the testimony of key witness Martina, who consistently and in detail described how NLS leaders ordered and financed multiple contract killings.
While the prosecution acknowledged minor inconsistencies in the method of payment described by Martina, they attributed these discrepancies to the extreme pressure and threats the witness faced at the time. "Given the circumstances, such inconsistencies are understandable," the prosecutors stated.
Criminal Network, Not a Music Collective
Contrary to what the defense has suggested, the Public Prosecution emphasized that NLS is not a musical collective, but rather a tightly controlled criminal organization. During the hearing, prosecutors pointed to structured communications within the group, including the use of coded language referring to weapons and cocaine. For example, the term “ghosts” was allegedly used to refer to cocaine shipments—a code supported by previous court rulings in similar cases, according to the prosecution.
Defense Challenges Interpretation
The defense argued that there is no direct evidence against their client, only technical interpretations of intercepted communications. They also questioned the identification process of certain suspects, stating that uncertainty remains.
However, the Public Prosecution rejected claims of mistranslations or anonymous rumors, emphasizing that all audio recordings and chat logs are available in the case file and no translation errors have been demonstrated. The prosecution also dismissed alternative motives for the murders—such as family disputes or rival gangs—as highly unlikely.
Evidence from Prison
Further strengthening their case, prosecutors revealed that Wawoe allegedly continued to direct criminal activities from behind bars, supported by phone and photo data. Requests from the defense to call additional witnesses were denied on the grounds that they would not contribute anything new to the case.
Following the prosecution’s reply, the defense for Wawoe will present its final response (dupliek), after which the suspect will be given the opportunity to make a final statement.
The outcome of this case could have major implications for the fight against organized crime in Curaçao and the wider Dutch Caribbean region.
