WILLEMSTAD – The Public Prosecution Service has accused two Curaçao business owners of participating in the criminal organization No Limit Soldiers (NLS), according to reports presented Monday during court proceedings in the major Themis 2 investigation.
The case forms part of the continuation of the large-scale Themis investigation, which previously resulted in life sentences for several individuals, including convicted gang leader Urvin Wawoe, better known as “Nuto.”
According to prosecutors, the suspects are 64-year-old businessman G.P., owner of a real estate company, and 40-year-old businesswoman L.L., who operates in the cleaning industry.
Both are suspected of participating in the NLS criminal organization and involvement in large-scale money laundering activities between 2015 and 2021.
The Public Prosecution Service alleges that the organization was involved in murders, drug trafficking, and money laundering operations.
In addition to the organized crime allegations, prosecutors accuse G.P. of operating an illegal banking operation without a license from the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS).
According to the prosecution, G.P. allegedly carried out financial transactions for third parties, received money transfers from abroad, and distributed payments to individuals on Curaçao.
The Public Prosecution Service further claims that G.P. collaborated with individuals including Selwyn Quant, known as “Tyson,” and Urvin “Nuto” Wawoe.
Prosecutors stated that the money laundering investigation involving G.P. concerns more than 844,000 guilders, over 61,000 Canadian dollars, a property located in Zuurzak Villapark, and several other financial transactions with a combined value exceeding 5.1 million guilders.
L.L. is accused of participating in the same criminal organization and laundering assets including land in Zuurzak Park, an Audi Q5, and large amounts of cash. Prosecutors estimate the total value involved at more than 1.7 million guilders.
During the hearing, prosecutors referred to intercepted SKY ECC communications and multiple financial transactions which, according to the prosecution, point to involvement in the criminal network.
Attorneys for both suspects requested that Selwyn “Tyson” Quant be heard as a witness in the case. Quant is currently detained in Dubai. Any possible transfer to Curaçao would require a separate legal procedure.
Defense lawyers are expected to present their arguments after the prosecution formally submits sentencing demands in the ongoing proceedings.