US EditionPanamanian court acquits 28 defendants in 'Panama Papers' trial
- Judge Baloisa Marquinez acquitted 28 people in money laundering cases connected to Panama Papers and Operation Car Wash scandals, one defendant dead.
- Prosecution sought 12 years for two individuals, but due to due process violations, Judge Marquinez cleared them and 26 others.
- The court found evidence lacking authenticity, leading to the acquittal of all defendants, ruling evidence not sufficient for criminal responsibility determination.
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The 'Car Wash' case was merged into a single file with the 'Panama Papers' case, given the similarity in terms of the accused and the facts investigated by the Prosecution.
On Friday, June 28, 2024, a Panamanian court acquitted 28 people accused of money laundering in connection with the “Panama Papers” scandal.
28 people accused of tax evasion involved in the Panama Papers scandal have been acquitted by a Panamanian court, which deemed the leaked documents in the case 'doubtful'.
Panamanian judge acquits 28 people of money laundering following Panama Papers scandal
A judge in Panama has acquitted 28 people accused of money laundering in an international case known as the Panama Papers, including the co-founder of a law firm that authorities say was at the centre of a conspiracy to hide money linked to illegal activities.
Judge acquits 28 people accused in Panama Papers case, including law firm co-founder
PANAMA CITY (AP) -- A judge has acquitted 28 people accused of money laundering in an international case known as the Panama Papers, including the co-founder of a law firm that authorities say was at the center of a conspiracy to hide money linked to illegal activities.
Panama City Court Acquits 28 People Accused of Money Laundering Related to Mossack Fonseca Law Firm
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