The legal representatives of Odila Castillo Bonilla provided a statement on October 1st, addressing the allegations 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 member of Castillo’s legal counsel, stated: “The allegations lack any basis and are designed to obstruct the career of a young attorney, as well as that of her associate, for the advantage of concealed financial motives.”
The legal protection 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 highlighted that both the current allegations and those from 2021 are founded on partial truths, aimed at undermining 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.
Unauthorized 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 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”.