The preliminary investigation of this case revealed that, between August and September 2023, the accused allegedly stole money from card sales to different business clients of the telephone company, resulting in a financial loss of $71,964.54. Inconsistencies in cash counts performed on the accounts of the clients the man served revealed missing funds, leading to his dismissal. Following the arrest, the suspect was taken to the Don Bosco police substation and then handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. A former employee of a telephone company was arrested by units of the Directorate of Judicial Investigation (DIJ) after being linked to the theft of more than $71,000 in cell phone cards. According to the National Police, the arrest of the former sales executive, who was wanted for the crime against economic assets in its form of theft with abuse of trust, was carried out in the township of Juan Díaz. Following several investigations by the Prosecutor’s Office Against Economic Crimes, the suspect’s bank statements were reviewed, confirming that he had made several purchases inconsistent with his declared income.
Panama Telephone Employee Arrested for Theft
A former telephone company employee in Panama was arrested for stealing over $71,000 from card sales. An investigation revealed inconsistencies in his bank statements.