WILLEMSTAD - During a routine check by the Ministry of Social Development, Labor and Welfare (SOAW), Social Insurance Bank (SVB) and the police, a group of about 16 illegal immigrants were found during the construction work at Parasasa.
The police immediately made arrests. It was striking during the check that only two Curaçaoans were working. The police are further investigating the matter.
SOAW representatives indicated that these checks will continue. The owners of the construction company will be fined and will have to pay taxes for these employees.