Lowenfield’s assistant still being questioned

Duarte Hetsberger

As the police probe into the alleged fraud surrounding the March 2nd elections continues, Duarte Hetsberger, the Personal Assistant to Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield remains in custody.

Speaking to Stabroek News last evening, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said that the investigation is ongoing.

Hetsberger’s 72-hours maximum detention period will expire today. Thereafter, the police will have to approach the High Court for additional time to further detain him. If not, they will have to charge or release him.