Faneyte files second international complaint
WILLEMSTAD - In a groundbreaking Supplemental Report, Drs. Luigi Faneyte, MSC, CFE, CICA, CCS, presents new evidence that further strengthens the already severe allegations against those involved in Curaçao’s gambling license scandal. The report, formatted as a formal complaint, uncovers a systematic pattern of fraud, financial mismanagement, and money laundering, implicating both national and international parties.
This second complaint, submitted today to the Attorney General among others, builds on the initial complaint filed on November 24, 2024. It includes additional evidence demonstrating how the implicated parties—including Finance Minister Javier Silvania, “Maltese Investors” Mario Galea, Aideen Shortt, Mario Fiorini, and newly added entities such as Random Consulting Ltd., Jeannitza Felix, Phaedra Hanst, IGA Trust B.V., Cedric Pietersz, and the Gaming Control Board (GCB)—have committed serious offenses.
Mismanagement Under GCB Leadership
Particularly alarming are the irregularities at the GCB under Pietersz's leadership. Operators were reportedly encouraged to make cryptocurrency payments through unofficial crypto links sent separately from formal invoices. The lack of professionalism in this process meant that critical details, such as the network or address required for correct transactions, were missing. This likely led to lost cryptocurrency transactions, resulting in multiple operator complaints. Meanwhile, Galea and the GCB shifted blame between each other, and Silvania remained silent. Responsibility for potential damages remains unclear.
Additionally, the so-called “official bank account” referred to by the GCB is revealed to be an account with an Electronic Money Institute (EMI) in the Czech Republic, further undermining the legitimacy of the transactions. Invoices lacked essential information, such as the sender’s name, raising questions about GCB’s involvement. The processing of successful cryptocurrency transactions also remains unclear.
Faneyte: “Unacceptable Failures in Oversight and Policy”
“The evidence in this Supplemental Report demonstrates how a select group of individuals and entities actively undermined Curaçao’s gambling regulations. The GCB was established by these individuals not as a regulatory body but as a façade to facilitate unregulated transactions and conflicts of interest,” Faneyte stated.
International Implications
The report highlights the cross-border nature of these violations, involving companies in the United States, Malta, and the Czech Republic. These documented activities expose Curaçao to potential international sanctions and reputational damage.
Faneyte’s findings call for immediate action. Authorities in Curaçao and abroad must launch an in-depth criminal investigation. To this end, Faneyte has filed criminal complaints in the United States (New Jersey), Malta, and the Czech Republic.
Call for Transparency and Legal Accountability
“It is essential to restore trust in our institutions and ensure Curaçao meets international standards. Only through a robust and independent investigation can we prevent these violations from continuing. Pietersz must also step down immediately,” Faneyte urged.
The full Supplemental Report, including new appendices, can be downloaded from Faneyte’s website at lokinvestigation.com, where updates on the investigation and the initial complaint are also available.
