WILLEMSTAD - The sentence of former Finance Minister George Jamaloodin to thirty years in prison for provoking the murder of politician Helmin Wiels can be upheld. This is what Advocate General Paridaens concluded in her advice to the Supreme Court.
In the Maximus case, Jamaloodin was found guilty of provoking the assassination of former Member of Parliament and popular politician Helmin Wiels. The politician was shot dead on May 5, 2013 on the beach near Marie Pompoen. According to the Court, it has been proven that Jamaloodin ordered and financed the murder. He was also convicted of forgery.
The former politician had appealed to the Supreme Court in The Hague against the conviction by the Court of Justice. Attorney General Parideans writes in her advice that no reasons were found that would lead to the annulment of the ruling. “This conclusion seeks to dismiss the appeal”, Parideans concludes the advice. In most cases, the decision of the Supreme Court is in line with the advice of the Advocate General. The final verdict will follow on June 7.