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Panama Judge Orders Arrests for 10 in Diploma Forgery Scam

A Panama judge ordered provisional detention for 10 defendants in a scheme to forge diplomas for Ministry of Education staff.

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On August 30, 2026, Panama Judge Irene Cedeño ordered provisional detention for 10 of 23 defendants charged with money laundering, embezzlement, and corruption. [1] President José Mulino of Panama signed Executive Decree No. 16 on August 31, 2026, to formalize the inclusion of Ecuador in the Official Gazette. [2] The Ecuadorian-Panamanian Business Council reported on September 1, 2026, that Ecuador was officially incorporated into Panama's list of friendly countries. [3] Ekaterina Brendina, popularly known as Panarusa, returned to Panama after living in the United States for a year and four months. [4] Judge Irene Cedeño applied house arrest to 13 other defendants in the case due to humanitarian reasons citing health problems. [5] The investigation revealed the group created fake profiles of teachers who supposedly studied at the University of Cartago, which closed in 2014, to participate in the teacher selection process. [6] The prosecution alleges the criminal group caused financial damage to the State of Panama in the amount of $767,687. [7] Ecuadorian citizens will now be eligible to apply for the permanent resident migration subcategory for Friendly Countries, subject to meeting specific requirements and procedures. [8] The official inclusion recognizes Ecuador as a strategic priority partner and strengthens the framework of cooperation and reciprocity between the two nations. [9] Brendina expressed her joy at returning to Panama, specifically mentioning her happiness to enjoy traditional Panamanian food like tortillas. [10] The content creator highlighted that she missed the warmth and the daily displays of affection characteristic of the Panamanian people. [11]
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  1. On August 30, 2026, Panama Judge Irene Cedeño ordered provisional detention for 10 of 23 defendants charged with money laundering, embezzlement, and corruption. · Newsroom Panama
  2. President José Mulino of Panama signed Executive Decree No. 16 on August 31, 2026, to formalize the inclusion of Ecuador in the Official Gazette. · El Universo
  3. The Ecuadorian-Panamanian Business Council reported on September 1, 2026, that Ecuador was officially incorporated into Panama's list of friendly countries. · El Universo
  4. Ekaterina Brendina, popularly known as Panarusa, returned to Panama after living in the United States for a year and four months. · Crítica
  5. Judge Irene Cedeño applied house arrest to 13 other defendants in the case due to humanitarian reasons citing health problems. · Newsroom Panama
  6. The investigation revealed the group created fake profiles of teachers who supposedly studied at the University of Cartago, which closed in 2014, to participate in the teacher selection process. · Newsroom Panama
  7. The prosecution alleges the criminal group caused financial damage to the State of Panama in the amount of $767,687. · Newsroom Panama
  8. Ecuadorian citizens will now be eligible to apply for the permanent resident migration subcategory for Friendly Countries, subject to meeting specific requirements and procedures. · El Universo
  9. The official inclusion recognizes Ecuador as a strategic priority partner and strengthens the framework of cooperation and reciprocity between the two nations. · El Universo
  10. Brendina expressed her joy at returning to Panama, specifically mentioning her happiness to enjoy traditional Panamanian food like tortillas. · Crítica
  11. The content creator highlighted that she missed the warmth and the daily displays of affection characteristic of the Panamanian people. · Crítica
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