WILLEMSTAD – Former Finance Minister and current MFK Member of Parliament Javier Silvania is raising questions about the possible involvement of former police detective Steven Meijer in QuickPromo, the online investment platform that has come under scrutiny following complaints from participants who say they have lost money.
Silvania published a video and several screenshots on Facebook showing Meijer listed as the "Community Owner" of a WhatsApp group called "QuickPromo Private Team." Another individual, Germain Martina, is identified in the same group as "Community Admin."
The parliamentarian wants to establish whether Meijer performed activities for QuickPromo and, if so, whether he obtained the necessary authorization from his employer to undertake outside work.
Silvania specifically questioned whether the leadership of the Curaçao Police Force (KPC) or the Landsrecherche, the agency responsible for investigating suspected misconduct involving public officials, had granted permission for any such activities.
Questions About Meijer's Employment
According to Silvania, Meijer currently works for the Landsrecherche. However, a local Dutch-language newspaper has reported that Meijer is no longer employed by the Curaçao Police Force.
The newspaper also reported that a source within the police organization confirmed that police leadership was aware of the matter.
The available information does not establish Meijer's current employment status or whether he has performed paid or unpaid activities for QuickPromo.
Silvania's questions focus on the rules governing outside employment and potential conflicts of interest involving law enforcement personnel.
Former RST Officer Provided Police Training
Meijer's professional background includes experience in law enforcement training.
A public announcement issued by the Opleidingsinstituut Rechtshandhaving & Veiligheidszorg (ORV) on September 29, 2023, identified a Steven Meijer as an officer of the Recherche Samenwerkingsteam (RST), the specialized criminal investigation cooperation team operating within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
According to the ORV publication, Meijer provided training in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to police personnel in Curaçao.
OSINT involves gathering and analyzing information from publicly available digital sources, including websites, social media platforms, and other online materials.
The publication also identified Meijer as an instructor at the training institute.
Silvania's Facebook material includes additional screenshots from another QuickPromo WhatsApp group called "QP Curaçao Eagles."
WhatsApp Role Does Not Establish Financial Involvement
Although the screenshots raise questions about Meijer's possible association with QuickPromo, being listed as the owner or administrator of a WhatsApp group does not automatically establish that an individual held a commercial position, received compensation, recruited investors, or participated in financial transactions involving the platform.
The screenshots also do not establish whether Meijer personally created or managed the group or whether the displayed information accurately reflects his involvement.
Silvania has not presented evidence establishing that Meijer received payments from QuickPromo or violated regulations governing outside employment.
Nevertheless, the parliamentarian believes the matter warrants clarification, particularly because of Meijer's reported law enforcement background.
QuickPromo Remains Under Scrutiny
The questions arise amid broader concerns surrounding QuickPromo, which attracted participants in Curaçao through promises of earning money online.
Following problems with withdrawals and access to accounts, numerous participants have expressed concerns about recovering their funds.
Silvania has previously called for authorities to examine financial transactions connected to the platform and determine whether money belonging to affected participants can be traced.
His latest statements shift attention to whether individuals with law enforcement backgrounds may have held roles connected to QuickPromo and whether any required employment authorizations were obtained.
The central questions remain whether Meijer performed activities for the platform, what those activities involved, and whether permission was required or granted.
No official findings establishing misconduct by Meijer have been presented in the information currently available. His response to Silvania's allegations was not included in the material provided.
For now, the screenshots have prompted questions from the parliamentarian, but they do not establish wrongdoing or financial involvement in QuickPromo.