Frik De Meyere Released After Police Questioning

Boris Mannsfeld’s former associate, Frik De Meyere, has been released from police custody. De Meyere was picked up by police for questioning in connection with Mannsfeld’s murder case. This was confirmed by Police Commissioner Chester Williams on Monday.

Though De Meyere has been released, his phone, computer, and firearm remain in police hands as authorities continue their investigation.

Mannsfeld was shot in the back of the neck at his Placencia villa on February 21. Authorities believe the attack was targeted, though the motive remains unclear. He had been embroiled in several high-profile legal disputes. Mannsfeld had accused former associate Frik De Meyere of fraud, including the misappropriation of funds, which led to several lawsuits.

De Meyere’s attorney, Andrew Bennett, said, “We have provided a defence on behalf of Mr. De Meyere… but unfortunately, they have not really moved from pleadings.” In one lawsuit, an application was made to appoint an expert auditor, Cedric Flowers, but Bennett added, “As of today, that did not move anywhere.” The legal battles remain stalled.

De Meyere had severed ties with Mannsfeld in 2023, and in one of Mannsfeld’s controversial emails, he accused De Meyere and others of being involved in a land fraud scheme that allegedly involved bribing officials and creating fake passports. While the police have not confirmed these claims, Commissioner Chester Williams stated that their investigation is ongoing.

Williams stated that for a proper investigation to begin, official complaints are required. “If it were that there were passports that were fraudulently issued, then immigration would have come to the police and lodged a complaint,” he said. Regarding the stamp duty fraud, Williams added, “We would need to get a complaint from the Ministry of Natural Resources stamp duty division or section on that matter so that we would be able to investigate.”

The potential motives for Mannsfeld’s murder are still under investigation.