Four Panamanian citizens, allegedly part of a criminal group dedicated to defrauding companies, have been apprehended. They purchased items using fraudulent checks. The National Police and the Public Ministry conducted 'Operation Chimera' in the Rio Abajo and Alcalde Díaz districts, arresting the suspects for their alleged involvement in crimes against economic property. The scheme caused a company over $50,000 in losses. According to investigations, the group contacted companies via digital platforms, simulating payments with bounced checks or fraudulent deposits. Subsequently, they would retrieve the merchandise before banks validated the transactions. During the raids, authorities recovered 55-gallon and 5-gallon containers of motor oil, 11 cell phones, 4 firearm suppressors, and documents related to the fraudulent purchases. The apprehended individuals and the evidence were referred to the competent authorities to continue the judicial process.
