The legal representatives of Odila Castillo Bonilla released a statement on October 1st addressing the claims that appeared in various media outlets across 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, member of Castillo’s legal team, declared: “The accusations are unfounded and seek to hinder the career of a young lawyer, as well as that of her partner, for the benefit of hidden economic interests”.
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 news outlet inaccurately claimed that the lawyer had been arrested in connection with an investigation, a statement that was subsequently refuted, clarifying that it had no connection to the matter 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 undermining her professional career.
Furthermore, they contended that the information circulated about Odila in the media breaches the principles of confidentiality. They clarified that a portion of the investigation stemmed from a family matter that has already been resolved, while another part encompasses immigration activities and tax declarations, along with other data obtained 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 concluded by stating: “The fundamental rights of our client have been violated, as established by our Constitution and the law. All necessary legal actions will be taken to determine responsibility for the damages caused and those that are intended to be caused”.