WILLEMSTAD – MFK Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister Javier Silvania has called for an urgent investigation into the online platform QuickPromo, warning that thousands of Curaçao residents may have been exposed to serious financial losses. In a six-page letter dated November 10, 2026, addressed to Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, Finance Minister Charles Cooper, and Justice Minister Shalten Hato, Silvania raises 28 questions about the response of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) and calls for immediate measures to protect potential victims.
According to Silvania, unconfirmed information suggests that approximately 7,000 Curaçao residents may have participated in QuickPromo, also known through the website QP313.com.
The parliamentarian alleges that the platform displays characteristics associated with fraudulent online investment schemes, in which participants are encouraged to deposit increasing amounts of money in exchange for promises of quick earnings.
He is particularly concerned about reports that users were persuaded to make payments in cryptocurrencies, including USDT, to unlock higher participation levels and supposedly increase their earnings.
According to the letter, participants were encouraged through psychological pressure and titles such as "City Manager" to recruit others and make additional financial commitments.
Silvania claims that some participants subsequently encountered difficulties withdrawing their money and were asked to make further payments described as taxes or activation fees.
These allegations have not been independently established, and the extent of any financial losses remains unclear.
Reports of Thousands of Participants and Significant Losses
One of the most concerning elements of Silvania's letter involves the number of residents who may have invested money through the platform.
According to information attributed to a QuickPromo representative, approximately 7,000 people in Curaçao participated in the operation.
Silvania further claims to have received unconfirmed information suggesting that around 3,000 residents invested money during September 2026 alone.
He says these figures do not include participants from the Netherlands, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, and Aruba.
The parliamentarian also reports receiving information that a group of 30 alleged victims collectively lost approximately US$85,000.
Several affected individuals have reportedly indicated that they can no longer access their QuickPromo accounts.
Silvania states that teachers were among the first groups of people on Curaçao to participate in the platform.
However, the figures cited in the letter have not been independently verified, and no comprehensive assessment of the number of participants or their financial losses has been presented.
Questions About Central Bank's Response
A central issue in Silvania's letter is whether the CBCS acted quickly enough after receiving information about QuickPromo's activities.
According to the parliamentarian, QuickPromo had been active in Curaçao since 2025, raising questions about when the Central Bank first became aware of the platform and what steps it subsequently took.
Silvania says he personally warned residents against investing in QuickPromo through Facebook and Radio Vishon on July 1, 2026.
The CBCS issued a public warning on September 17, 2026, concerning QuickPromo and other online investment programs, including Curaçao Legacy Capital and Elite Wealth Forum.
The Central Bank issued another warning on November 9, following reports involving requests for additional payments of US$300 and financial difficulties associated with the platform.
Silvania wants to know why the first public warning was not issued earlier if the authorities had already received indications that QuickPromo was operating in the local market.
He has asked the government to establish when the CBCS first received information about the platform, what risk assessments were conducted, and whether earlier intervention could have reduced potential financial losses.
However, Silvania explicitly states in his letter that he is not concluding, without further investigation, that the Central Bank violated its legal obligations.
Instead, he argues that the circumstances warrant a detailed examination of how financial regulators identify, evaluate, and respond to early warning signals.
Cybersecurity Company's Warning Raises Additional Questions
The letter also refers to an independent investigation conducted by cybersecurity company Cyber Breach.
According to Silvania, Cyber Breach began examining QuickPromo in March 2026 through cybersecurity research and open-source intelligence investigations.
On August 11, 2026, the company reportedly submitted a written request to the CBCS seeking clarification about QuickPromo and the QP313.com domain.
The request reportedly addressed whether the Central Bank was aware of the platform, whether it possessed the necessary licenses or authorizations, whether investigations were underway, and whether complaints or warning signals had been received.
Cyber Breach also offered to provide screenshots, domain information, promotional materials, and other digital evidence relevant to its findings.
According to Silvania, the company did not receive a response from the Central Bank.
He considers this particularly concerning because the request involved potential financial risks to consumers and originated from an independent investigation.
Silvania has asked the government to clarify how the August 11 correspondence was handled and what measures, if any, were considered before the CBCS issued its September warning.
Questions About Financial Licensing and Cryptocurrency
Silvania also wants authorities to determine whether QuickPromo was conducting activities that required authorization under Curaçao's financial supervision legislation.
He specifically refers to legislation governing virtual assets and activities involving financial services, investments, payments, and cryptocurrencies.
The parliamentarian argues that the CBCS should examine QuickPromo's business model, recruitment methods, technical infrastructure, cryptocurrency transactions, and the financial risks faced by participants.
He has asked whether the platform's activities were assessed to determine if a license, exemption, or other authorization was required.
The letter also questions whether any local promoters or managers may have played a role in facilitating activities that could fall under financial supervision requirements.
The legal status of QuickPromo's activities has not been established in the letter, and determining whether specific licensing requirements applied would require an assessment by the competent authorities.
Calls for Police Investigation and Regional Cooperation
Silvania is urging the government to ensure that the Curaçao Police Force investigates the platform's activities in cooperation with the CBCS.
He also wants investigators to examine the possible involvement of local promoters and managers, with the aim of preventing further financial losses and exploring whether money can be recovered for affected residents.
The parliamentarian has requested information about when police first received complaints or warning signals concerning QuickPromo and what investigative steps have been taken.
He also raises questions about cooperation between Curaçao's financial authorities and regulators elsewhere in the Caribbean.
Among other matters, Silvania wants to know whether the CBCS received information from the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission or other regional regulators before November 9.
He is requesting clarification about procedures for exchanging information concerning potentially unlawful cross-border financial activities.
The letter also asks whether information about QuickPromo was shared with the police, the Financial Intelligence Unit, the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Tax Inspectorate, or other competent authorities.
Assistance for Victims and Public Awareness Campaign
Beyond investigating QuickPromo, Silvania is calling for a coordinated public awareness campaign to warn residents about the risks associated with online investment platforms and digital earning schemes.
He recommends using radio, television, newspapers, and social media to explain how potentially fraudulent platforms operate and how residents can recognize warning signs.
The parliamentarian also wants the government to examine the possibility of providing centralized assistance to affected residents.
Such assistance could include helping individuals preserve relevant evidence, secure their bank and digital accounts, and submit complaints to the appropriate authorities.
He believes that stronger cooperation among government agencies could help protect consumers and improve the response to future cases involving suspected digital financial fraud.
Silvania has requested written answers from the ministers within a reasonable period.
He also urges people who believe they have lost money through QuickPromo to remain calm while investigations proceed.
In his letter, the parliamentarian specifically appeals to affected residents not to take actions they may later regret.
The allegations surrounding QuickPromo have generated growing concern about the financial vulnerability of residents who participate in online earning and investment schemes.
For Silvania, the central question is whether Curaçao's institutions responded quickly enough to potential warning signs and whether stronger preventive measures could have protected residents from financial harm.
The letter places renewed pressure on the government and financial regulators to explain their handling of QuickPromo and clarify what steps are being taken to investigate the allegations, assist affected residents, and prevent similar situations in the future.