Criminal Case Against Villamorey For Intimidation of a Public Official
Summary
In September 2022, Lisa, S.A. filed a criminal complaint against Villamorey, S.A., its legal representative Ramiro López Nimatúj, and the law firm Galindo, Arias y López for allegedly intimidating Judge Solange Le Ferrec Malek de Booker. The judge had been presiding over a separate lawsuit in which Lisa seeks a judicial accounting from Villamorey (Exp. 14606-21).
Lisa claims that Villamorey acted in bad faith by filing a criminal complaint against the judge, which allegedly caused her to reverse a prior embargo order within 24 hours. The accusations include violations of Panamanian criminal law and judicial protections for public officials. In May 2023, Panama's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor admitted the complaint and authorized a criminal investigation.
Timeline
Lisa accused Villamorey of pressuring a civil judge
Complaint accuses Villamorey and its lawyers of pressuring a judge to reverse a ruling.
Lisa accused Villamorey of judge intimidation
Lisa, S.A. accuses Villamorey and its lawyers of obstructing justice and intimidating a judge.
Prosecutor admitted Lisa’s complaint for intimidation
Prosecutor admits Lisa’s complaint accusing Villamorey of intimidating a civil judge.