PHILIPSBURG:--- The criminal case known as “Jasmine” involving former Member of Parliament and ex-VROMI Minister Christophe Emmanuel is scheduled to be heard in court on February 2 at 9:00 a.m.
The case will be heard before the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten and forms part of an ongoing investigation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office into alleged bribery and corruption during Emmanuel’s tenure as Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI).
Prosecutors allege that Emmanuel accepted payments and other benefits in exchange for favorable treatment in government contracts and decisions. Emmanuel has consistently denied wrongdoing.
The upcoming hearing is expected to address procedural matters and the continuation of the judicial process. It remains unclear whether substantive arguments will be heard at this stage.
The “Jasmine” investigation is one of several high-profile corruption cases involving former public officials in Sint Maarten and continues to draw public attention.
Further updates are expected following the February 2 court session.
