Arranged via Whatsapp: How Curaçao Lost Control of Millions in Taxes

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For years, the head of the Curaçao Tax Collector's Office, Alfonso Trona, personally intervened in the collection of taxes and payment plans. This took place outside of all internal controls. According to an audit, his methods led to advantages for various taxpayers on the island, including high-ranking civil servants and politicians. The reports establishing this were already submitted to Parliament by Finance Minister Javier Silvania on March …