THE HAGUE - Questions from the Dutch Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party Ronald Van Raak to the Minister of Justice and Security, the Minister of Finance and the Undersecretary for Kingdom Relations about a settlement with KPMG.
1 Can you explain why KPMG Accountancy Services BV ended up on Curaçao with a fine of 38,000 euros, for involvement in the laundering of about 322 million dollars?
2 Why hasn’t this settlement been waived until the criminal investigations 'Cymbal' and 'Troja', which KPMG is involved in, have been completed?
3 Do you share my view that the Public Prosecution of Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but also of the Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands, should have a part in this investigation?
4 Have there been consultations between the Public Prosecution Service of Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba and the Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands? When were you aware of this mini fine? What is your valuation?
5 Do you know the criticism of the settlement with ING, which led to outrage in Dutch society and anger in the Dutch parliament? Why has a mini-fine been chosen again?
6 Does this fine mean that no further investigation is being carried out into the role of KPMG Accountancy Services BV in dollar washing by Venezuelans?
7 Do you share the view that accountant KPMG has seriously neglected its 'gatekeeper function'? Do you share the view that KPMG has made possible criminal activities?
8 Is it true that the Caribbean branch of KPMG was abolished on 1 January, but many activities have since been taken over by competitor Ernst & Young (EY)?
9 Has this takeover carried out an investigation into the inadequate functioning of the 'gatekeeper function' by KPMG at other clients? If not, how can you ensure that this kind of practice has actually stopped?
10 Is it true that telecom company UTS (or its successor) has completely stopped facilitating (illegal) online gambling sites, or does this only apply to the special economic zones (e-zones)?
