Piet Wortel

Piet Wortel is a 56-year-old Dutch drug criminal recently sentenced to three years in prison for money laundering, having been accused of laundering large sums of money, gold, and luxury cars. He was implicated in having millions of euros in Surinamese gold bars in his home, allegedly linked to Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk, a close associate. Wortel previously received protection in Suriname while evading Dutch justice, but was captured during a trip to Aruba. He faces further allegations, including drug smuggling and involvement in multiple murders.