THE HAGUE - The Dutch government has refused to release documents related to the financial troubles of insurer ENNIA.
Of the 42 relevant documents identified, the Ministry of Finance has partially disclosed only two. The request under the Dutch Freedom of Information Act (Wet Openbaarheid van Bestuur) was largely denied.
The ministry cited opposition from "foreign stakeholders" to the release of the information, emphasizing its confidential nature. Public disclosure, officials argued, could jeopardize ongoing legal proceedings and negotiations. The withheld documents reportedly include diplomatic communications and internal reports from international organizations.
The ENNIA crisis has significantly impacted Curaçao and St. Maarten. The pension fund was placed under the supervision of the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) after allegations that its former owner, Hushang Ansary, had misappropriated funds.
Rescuing the company’s 30,000 policyholders came at a steep cost, amounting to over 1.7 billion guilders for Curaçao and St. Maarten combined.