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 characterized as targeted assaults driven by specific financial motives, intended to undermine Castillo’s professional image and personal life.
Carlos Carillo, a member of Castillo’s legal team, stated: “The allegations are baseless and aim to obstruct the career of a young attorney, along with her partner, for the advantage of concealed financial motives.”
The defense stance 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 undermining her professional career.
Moreover, they contended that the information spread regarding Odila in the media violates the tenets of confidentiality. They elaborated that a portion of the investigation stemmed from a previously resolved family matter, while the other segment involves migration activities and tax filings, along with other data that was obtained unlawfully.
Unauthorized monitoring of Odila Castillo
It was also mentioned by the defense that Castillo has been subjected to GPS tracking, which amounts to a form of unlawful surveillance.
Carrillo concluded by asserting: “The fundamental 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 that may arise.”