A renowned podcaster was arrested during a raid in the province of Panama as part of an operation to dismantle a group allegedly involved in crimes against public order, specifically financial crimes and money laundering, harming the local bank, Caja de Ahorros. Barto, from the 'Flow La Música' podcast, is among the five individuals apprehended in 'Total Fraud' operation, carried out by the National Police (PN) in conjunction with the Public Ministry (MP) on suspicion of financial crimes and money laundering. Rumors quickly spread that it was the podcaster, however, Panamá América confirmed with the PN that it is indeed Barto. Barto and the other apprehended individuals will be at the disposal of the judicial authorities for the corresponding proceedings. The news of Barto's arrest has not gone unnoticed. From the podcast's side, there has been no statement yet regarding the alleged participation of one of its members in the criminal group. In an official statement, it was reported that the operation aimed to dismantle this network, which, according to investigations, managed to embezzle over $785,000 from the bank. The criminal group requested mortgage loans with falsified property appraisal documents. Additionally, during the raid, a firearm with 15 rounds of ammunition and other relevant evidence for the investigation was seized.
Podcaster Barto Arrested in Panama on Money Laundering Charges
Renowned Panamanian podcaster Barto arrested in 'Total Fraud' operation on suspicion of involvement in a money laundering scheme involving the embezzlement of over $785,000 from Caja de Ahorros bank.
