Aruba Sees Surge in Embezzlement Cases, Court Reports Revealed

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The Court of First Instance in Aruba has seen a significant increase in embezzlement cases over the past few years. According to court records, 14 individuals are accused of various crimes including embezzlement, theft, and fraud.

Notable Cases

• F.M.M.: Accused of embezzling funds from their workplace between October 2018 and March 2023, as well as taking gifts and money laundering.
• E.P.T.: Accused of robbery and theft at a local food house on May 29, 2023, along with M.C.T.M.K., who is also facing charges of robbery and theft, as well as committing a crime with one or more others at a Quadracer house on the same day.
• R.O.W. T. and W.: Accused of stealing money from a restaurant on December 20, 2020, along with one or more others.
• S.O.d.C.: Facing charges of embezzlement, fraud, and counterfeiting between 2016 and May 30, 2023.
• C.N.M.: Accused of attempted murder after allegedly dropping a block on someone’s head and threatening to kill them on June 10, 2023. They are also accused of attempting to assault a police officer by swinging a shovel and baseball bat, as well as intentionally destroying a police car.

Other Notable Cases

• H.U.: Accused of rape on January 16, 2023.
• B.C.E. DC: Accused of embezzlement and theft between May 19 and 22, 2023.
• J.O.T.T.: Facing charges of sexually abusing two minors between 2002 and 2003.

Concerns Among Local Authorities

The surge in embezzlement cases has raised concerns among local authorities, who are working to address the issue and bring perpetrators to justice.