The legal team of Odila Castillo Bonilla issued a response on October 1st, to the accusations published in several Panamanian media.
These publications have been qualified as attacks with particular economic interests, aimed at damaging Castillo’s professional reputation 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 defense of Odila Castillo
The defense stressed that this is not the first media attack that Castillo has faced. In 2021, a Panamanian media had erroneously reported an alleged arrest of the lawyer in the framework of an investigation, which was denied at the time, clarifying that it had no relation with the facts in question.
In the press conference, the defense indicated that both the recent allegations and those from 2021 have been grounded in half-truths, aimed at sabotaging her professional practice.
Furthermore, they contended that the information circulated in the media regarding Odila Castillo violates confidentiality principles. They clarified that a portion of the investigation stemmed from a family matter that has already been resolved, while another part involves migration activities and tax filings, along with other information gathered unlawfully.
Unauthorized monitoring 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 necessary legal measures to establish accountability for the harm inflicted and any potential harm intended.”
