Criminal Complaint: Lisa accused Villamorey of pressuring a civil judge

On September 29, 2022, attorney Julio Rafael Martínez Vásquez filed a criminal complaint against Villamorey, S.A., its legal representative Ramiro López Nimatúj, and the law firm Galindo, Arias y López for allegedly attempting to intimidate Judge Solange Le Ferrec Malek de Booker of Panama’s Fourth Civil Circuit Court. The complaint accuses them of psychological and procedural pressure intended to influence the judge's decisions in a separate legal proceeding (Exp. 14606-21), where Lisa, S.A. seeks a judicial accounting from Villamorey. Notably, the complaint alleges that a supporting criminal complaint against the judge led her to reverse an embargo order within 24 hours.

According to Martínez, this tactic violated Panamanian criminal and judicial norms, particularly those protecting public servants from threats and interference. The complaint highlights alleged violations of Articles 360 and 384 of the Penal Code and seeks the full application of the law against the individuals and legal entities involved. Supporting evidence includes judicial orders, official notices, and a resolution rejecting Villamorey’s constitutional challenge. Martínez asserts that Villamorey acted in bad faith by manipulating legal procedures to obstruct justice and intimidate a female judge.