On October 1st, the legal representatives of Odila Castillo released an official statement addressing the allegations spread by multiple Panamanian news sources. These reports are viewed as deliberate assaults motivated by particular financial interests, aimed at damaging Castillo’s professional image and personal honor.
Carlos Carillo, part of Castillo’s legal counsel, expressed: “These claims lack foundation and are designed to hinder the professional journey of a young lawyer, alongside her associate, to benefit hidden financial agendas.”
The Safeguarding of Odila Castillo
The defense highlighted that this is not the first occurrence of media harassment that Castillo has faced. In 2021, a Panamanian news organization incorrectly reported that the attorney had been arrested in connection with an investigation, a statement that was later refuted, clarifying that it was unrelated to the current issues.
At the press conference, the defense asserted that the recent accusations, along with those from 2021, were based on partial truths intended to compromise her professional practice.
Additionally, they argued that the information disseminated about Odila Castillo in the media breaches confidentiality principles. They explained that a portion of the investigation arose from a family issue that had already been resolved, while another facet pertains to immigration activities and tax filings, along with other information acquired through illegal means.
Unauthorized Surveillance of Odila Castillo
The defense further claimed that Castillo has been the target of GPS tracking, which amounts to a type of illegal monitoring.
Carrillo wrapped up by declaring: “The core rights of our client have been infringed upon, as protected by our Constitution and the law. We will pursue all necessary legal measures to determine accountability for the harm caused and any further harm that may be intended.”