WILLEMSTAD - Former Prime Minister Gerrit Schotte has submitted a request to the Public Prosecution Service (OM) for a payment arrangement.
Schotte has been convicted of money laundering and official corruption. During his time as Prime Minister, he received at least 1.8 million guilders in bribes and channeled this through bank accounts abroad. The MFK party founder must transfer 1.8 million guilders to the Public Prosecution Service this week, otherwise he will have to go to jail again for three years.
Last week Schotte asked the public for donations by posting messages on his social media. He received many donations in the first days, but the Orco Bank blocked his bank account. As a result, Schotte can no longer receive donations.
The Public Prosecution Service has not yet responded to Schotte's request for a payment arrangement.