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 assaults driven by specific financial motives, intended to harm Castillo’s professional standing 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 defense strategy 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 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 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 concluded by remarking: “Our client’s fundamental rights have been breached, as outlined by our Constitution and legal framework. We will pursue all necessary legal measures to establish accountability for the harm done and the harm that may be intended.”
