On 26 February 1950, while at Chie Piet Kay’s home, Westerling was arrested by the British police and thrown into Changi prison.
The Dutch government was deeply embarrassed by this incident. HIrschfeld himself did not believe what had been circulating in the mass media. Everyone else denied any knowledge.
True to his word, Fockema immediately stated that he was the one responsible and that Hirschfeld had no knowledge.
Westerling could not be extradited to Indonesia. He was brought to Brussel, Belgium and later sneaked into the Netherlands. However, he was caught on 16 April 1952. Another extradition request by Indonesia was denied.
Westerling died in 1987.
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