According to the investigation, the church lost B/.1,500,000 due to a simulated loan. In the hearing, the Third Section of Crimes against Economic Assets legalized the apprehension. The lawyer was ordered provisional detention, while the pastor, due to his age, was assigned house arrest while investigations continue. The case dates back to May 31, 2017. Lawyer and pastor defrauded a church out of a million and a half $$$ in the west. January 20, 2026. Criminal investigation for explosions in Villas Ariza. January 20, 2026. The Public Prosecutor's Office reported that it will continue the investigations objectively and transparently, and will exercise criminal action before the courts according to the law. Without the authorization of the church's General Assembly, the pastor signed a fraudulent promissory note with the lawyer, representative of a company. The document simulated a loan in favor of the company, which was never fulfilled. On January 19, 2026, a lawyer and a pastor were accused of aggravated fraud to the detriment of a church in Llano Largo, La Chorrera. The action allowed them to seize goods, land, and assets of the congregation. The lawyer's defense appealed the decision. The appeal hearing was scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. You may be interested. Citi, Maersk and AES speak with Mulino and express interest in investing in Panama. January 20, 2026. A cruise ship with more than 1,500 passengers docks at the home port in Colón. January 20, 2026. Panama will stop exporting sharks and rays from 2026. January 20, 2026. Vivazos!
