Official Notice 5866: Prosecutor demanded financial records from Villamorey

On August 23, 2024, the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office issued Official Notice No. 5866 to Villamorey, S.A., as part of criminal case No. 202300033850. The letter, signed by Deputy Prosecutor Mileyka Espinosa Vargas, formally requires Villamorey to confirm whether it maintains financial statements for the years 2019 to 2024 and, if so, to deliver authenticated copies of those reports. This follows a resolution authorizing financial discovery into Villamorey’s corporate records due to allegations of unlawful retention of dividends owed to shareholder Lisa, S.A.

The request aligns with the ongoing investigation against Juan Luis Bosch Gutiérrez for possible embezzlement and economic crimes linked to his role in controlling Villamorey’s financial operations. The notice includes a reminder of Article 25 of the Constitution, which protects individuals from self-incrimination, but emphasizes the legal obligation of companies to cooperate in financial inquiries led by the Public Ministry. This demand is part of the broader effort to determine the scope of undeclared or misappropriated shareholder assets.