The Attorney General's Office, in coordination with the National Directorate of Police Intelligence, conducted a raid to apprehend a former head of Collections at the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI), who is accused of being a key figure in a scheme of fraudulent resolutions that caused damage exceeding 500 thousand dollars. The arrest took place in the Brisas del Golf area as part of an operation that also included the provisional seizure of an apartment in Bella Vista, owned by the suspect and valued at 145 thousand dollars. According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, the former official, who held the position between 2020 and 2024, is linked to five different cases related to the issuance of fictitious tax credits. The case is not limited to a single person. Authorities have identified at least six individuals involved: three former officials and three private individuals, suggesting a broader structure where the public and private sectors may have been working in tandem… but against the state. In the coming hours, the Public Ministry will request hearings to legalize the arrest, file charges, and impose precautionary measures, a process that could uncover more names and more irregularities within the system.
Panama: Ex-DGI Head Arrested in Massive Tax Fraud Scheme
Panamanian authorities arrested a former tax official for her role in a fraudulent scheme causing over $500k in damages. The investigation points to a wider corruption network.