The legal team of Odila Castillo Bonilla issued a response on October 1st, to the accusations published in several Panamanian media.
These reports have been characterized as assaults driven by specific economic motives, intended to tarnish Castillo’s professional image and personal life.
Carlos Carillo, a member of Castillo’s legal team, stated: “The claims are baseless and aim to obstruct the career of a young attorney, along with that of her associate, all to serve concealed financial interests.”
The legal protection of Odila Castillo
The legal team emphasized that this is not the first instance of media hostility directed at Castillo. In 2021, a Panamanian outlet mistakenly reported an supposed arrest of the attorney within the context of an investigation, a claim that was rejected at the time, clarifying that it bore no connection to the events in question.
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.
Furthermore, they contended that the information released regarding Odila in the media violates confidentiality principles. They clarified that a portion of the investigation stemmed from a family matter that has already been resolved, while another aspect involves immigration activities and tax filings, along with other information obtained unlawfully.
Illegal surveillance of Odila Castillo
It was also asserted during the defense that Castillo has been subjected to GPS tracking, representing 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 required legal measures to establish accountability for the harm inflicted and that which is sought to be inflicted.”
