- Bitcoin-friendly Suriname presidential candidate Maya Parbhoe posted concerning “Help” message on X, raising alarm in the cryptocurrency community.
- Parbhoe posted that US Secret Service was in Suriname to protect her and expose corruption, but the post was later deleted.
- Despite assurances from Bitcoin venture capitalist Daniel Batten that she was safe, Parbhoe has remained silent on social media for over 24 hours.
Concerns are mounting for the safety of Surinamese presidential candidate Maya Parbhoe after she posted a distressing message reading "Help" on X (formerly Twitter), followed by a livestream titled "Life and family under threat. SOS." The Bitcoin-friendly politician’s apparent disappearance from social media has triggered widespread alarm among cryptocurrency supporters.
The concerning posts appeared Thursday when Parbhoe initiated a livestream that contained only music and an unsuccessful attempt to speak. She subsequently posted that "The US Secret Services is here in Suriname to protect me and to help me uncover corruption," but this message was later deleted, intensifying worries about her wellbeing.
Bitcoin venture capitalist Daniel Batten claimed he spoke with Parbhoe and confirmed she was safe as of 9pm on April 2. However, she has remained silent on both X and Nostr since then. Protos media reported attempts to contact Parbhoe and her colleagues at Daedalus Labs were unsuccessful.
Questions About Authenticity
Some observers have expressed skepticism about the situation. "100% this smells," stated Ben Wehrman on X. After a full day without updates, concerns continued to grow, with one user noting, "It’s been 24 hours, and still no signs from her or her team. Please."
Crowdfunding platform Geyser, which hosts an active fundraiser for Parbhoe, scheduled an X Space to discuss her situation at 1pm New York time.
Suriname’s Political and Economic Context
Parbhoe is campaigning on an anti-corruption platform for Suriname’s presidential election scheduled for May 25, 2025. Her campaign website remains active.
Suriname, a developing nation of approximately 650,000 people, has experienced declining economic conditions with a GDP per capita below $7,000 annually. The country has shown interest in offshore oil production, attracting attention from Bitcoin mining companies seeking cheap electricity sources. Former Blockstream executive Samson Mow has previously discussed Bitcoin mining opportunities with Suriname’s current president, Chan Santokhi.
Parbhoe has received Bitcoin donations through a Geyser fundraiser to support her campaign focused on fighting corruption.
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