WILLEMSTAD – Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas has confirmed that the Government of Curaçao cannot provide financial assistance to people who have lost money through the controversial QuickPromo platform. According to the prime minister, affected individuals can file police reports, allowing judicial authorities to investigate and potentially prosecute those locally involved in any criminal activities.
Pisas expressed regret that residents continued investing money in QuickPromo despite several warnings about the risks associated with the platform and its alleged pyramid-style structure.
The prime minister emphasized that individuals who believe they have been victimized should report their experiences to the authorities.
Such complaints could provide investigators with information needed to determine whether criminal offenses were committed and whether individuals operating or promoting the platform in Curaçao can be held legally accountable.
However, the government cannot reimburse participants for money they voluntarily invested in the operation, according to Pisas.
The prime minister's comments come amid growing concern about QuickPromo, an online platform that attracted participants with promises of financial returns through digital activities and investment arrangements.
Questions about the platform's operations intensified after reports emerged that participants were experiencing difficulties withdrawing their money.
The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) had previously warned the public about investment programs displaying characteristics associated with pyramid schemes.
On September 17, 2026, the Central Bank identified QuickPromo among several online programs that raised concerns about potentially harmful financial arrangements.
The CBCS issued another warning on November 9 following reports that QuickPromo participants were being asked to make additional payments to maintain access to their accounts or recover their funds.
Despite these warnings, some residents reportedly continued participating in the platform.
The controversy has also attracted political attention.
MFK Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister Javier Silvania recently called for an investigation into QuickPromo and questioned whether the authorities could have intervened earlier to protect consumers.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Pisas, Finance Minister Charles Cooper, and Justice Minister Shalten Hato, Silvania raised concerns about the number of possible victims and the handling of warnings about the platform.
He has requested clarification about the actions taken by the CBCS and other authorities.
The number of people who may have lost money through QuickPromo and the total financial losses have not been independently established.
Pisas's statement makes clear that the government does not intend to compensate participants for their losses.
Nevertheless, the possibility of criminal investigations remains open for those who believe they were deceived or otherwise became victims of unlawful activities.
The prime minister's message also underscores the importance of taking financial warnings seriously, particularly when online platforms promise unusually high returns or encourage participants to recruit others.
For affected residents, filing a police report remains an available avenue for seeking an investigation into what happened.
Whether any criminal proceedings will follow, or whether victims will ultimately be able to recover their money, will depend on the evidence gathered and the outcome of any investigations.