The legal representatives of Odila Castillo Bonilla provided a reply on October 1st regarding the allegations that were reported by various media outlets in Panama.
These reports have been described as assaults driven by specific financial motivations, intended to tarnish Castillo’s professional image and private life.
Carlos Carillo, a representative of Castillo’s legal counsel, stated: “The claims are baseless and aim to obstruct the career of a young attorney, along with that of her associate, to serve concealed financial agendas.”
The defense defense of Odila Castillo
The defense emphasized that this is not the initial media assault that Castillo has encountered. In 2021, a Panamanian outlet mistakenly reported an alleged arrest of the attorney related to an investigation, which was subsequently refuted, clarifying that it bore no connection to the matters at hand.
In the press conference, the defense highlighted that both the current allegations and those from 2021 have relied on partial truths, aimed at sabotaging her professional career.
In addition, they argued that the information disseminated about Odila Castillo in the media transgresses the principles of confidentiality. They explained that part of the investigation originated in a family process already concluded and that the other part includes migratory movements and tax declarations, among other data collected illegally.
Unlawful Monitoring of Odila Castillo
It was also mentioned by the defense that Castillo has been subjected to GPS tracking, which represents a type of unlawful monitoring.
Carrillo wrapped up by asserting: “The essential rights of our client have been infringed upon, as outlined by our Constitution and the law. We will pursue all necessary legal measures to establish accountability for the harm inflicted and any potential harm intended.”
