The Dutch authorities have announced a €15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Denise Soekra (57) and Claimond Maes (42), who are suspected of involvement in the murder of Sherwin Cedric Peterhof. Peterhof’s body was discovered buried in a cornfield in Meer, Belgium, on August 15, 2025. The gruesome discovery was made by a local farmer, who immediately alerted the authorities. Investigations reveal that Maes arrived in Suriname on August 14, just one day before the body was found, followed by Soekra five days later. There is strong suspicion that the two suspects are still in Suriname, having not left through official channels. In the Netherlands, five individuals have already been arrested in connection with the case: a 40-year-old woman from Amsterdam, a 31-year-old man from Rotterdam, a 43-year-old man with no fixed address, and two 40-year-old men from Rotterdam. Peterhof, born in Suriname, had been visiting family in the Netherlands since February 2025 and was scheduled to return on April 30. He was last seen alive near Bijlmer ArenA station in Amsterdam on August 5. Ten days later, his body was found buried in a cornfield. The Dutch authorities, supported by international law enforcement, are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information. ‘We call on everyone to report any information or suspicious situations immediately. Together, we contribute to a peaceful and safe Suriname,’ stated the authorities.
