During the arrests, a firearm with 15 rounds of ammunition was seized and is now part of the ongoing investigation. The investigation also revealed that the individuals involved allegedly submitted falsified appraisal reports to the Savings Bank to obtain a mortgage loan for the aforementioned amount. The detainees are being investigated for financial crimes and money laundering, as they are believed to have manipulated documents to illegally access bank funds. Of the five individuals arrested, including an influencer, the investigation revealed that each obtained over $30,000 within this network. The Metropolitan Prosecutor's Office, through its Economic Crimes Section, announced the dismantling of a group involved in a financial fraud scheme targeting the Savings Bank, which resulted in losses of $786,171.98.
A Panama Influencer and Four Others Arrested for Financial Fraud
Panamanian authorities arrested an influencer and four others for a financial fraud scheme against the Savings Bank, causing over $786,000 in losses.