The information agenda of Panama and the world was marked this Monday, October 5, by various events of national interest, from judicial investigations and operations by the authorities to economic news and events that generated reactions on social networks.
-Former bank executive arrested in Pandora case: The former Director of Finance of BAC Panama, Arnold Salgado Galeano, was arrested in Condado del Rey for his alleged connection to the Pandora case. According to authorities, Salgado is being investigated for allegedly authorizing payments of tax credits in exchange for economic benefits, within a plot related to the alteration of accounts in the E-Tax system of the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI).
-Prosecutor’s Office inspects the Bridge of the Americas Viewpoint: The Public Ministry carried out a visual inspection at the Mirador del Puente de las Americas, as part of the investigations related to the demolition of the Chinese monument. Experts from the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (Imelcf) participated in the investigation, while the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office investigates possible crimes against public administration, abuse of authority and other conduct linked to the demolition.
-Casino attacked at the Grand Station from San Miguelito: According to preliminary information, three criminals dressed in clothing similar to that used in construction work entered the establishment and took approximately $900 in cash. The subjects also stripped clients and other people present of cell phones, clothing, money and other valuable items. The authorities began investigations to identify and locate those responsible.
-EU will evaluate possible removal of Panama from the tax list: This Friday, October 9, the possible removal of Panama from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes will be evaluated. The decision will be analyzed during a meeting of EU finance ministers in Luxembourg and would be related to the legal adjustments implemented by Panama, including the economic substance law.
-Mayer Mizrachi invites BTS to give a concert in Panama: The mayor of Panama City generated reactions on social networks after making a formal invitation to the South Korean band BTS to offer a concert in Panama. Mizrachi highlighted the country’s air connectivity and stated that the Panamanian capital has conditions to receive followers of the group from different Latin American countries.
