Lowenfield’s assistant released on bail

Duarte Hetsberger

Duarte Hetsberger, the Personal Assistant to Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield who was arrested earlier this week for questioning in relation to the alleged fraud surrounding the March 2nd elections was yesterday released on $100,000 station bail.

This was confirmed by Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum who told Stabroek News yesterday afternoon that while Hetsberger was released from police custody, he is required to report to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today as the investigation continues.

Hetsberger, 39, was detained just after midday on Tuesday. A search was later carried out at his residence in his presence and several electronic devices belonging to family members were seized.