The legal representatives of Odila Castillo Bonilla released 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 economic motives, intended to tarnish Castillo’s professional image 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 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 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 mentioned by the defense that Castillo has been subjected to GPS tracking, which amounts to a type of illegal surveillance.
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”.