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Panama Judge Partially Returns Seized Assets in Héctor Brands Case; Luxury Cars Remain Custody
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Panama Judge Partially Returns Seized Assets in Héctor Brands Case; Luxury Cars Remain Custody

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A judge ordered the partial return of seized assets in a case against a former director of Pandeportes and ex-lawmaker, Héctor Brands.
  • The investigation involves alleged enrichment and money laundering offenses.
  • Luxury vehicles like a BMW X6 and Toyota Land Cruiser remain under custody, while other assets were returned based on proportionality and ongoing investigation evidence.

A judge has partially granted the return of seized assets in an ongoing investigation into former Pandeportes director and ex-lawmaker Héctor Brands. The case involves allegations of illicit enrichment and money laundering.

During a hearing on June 19, Judge Carmelo Zambrano Tejeira ordered the return of a 2017 vehicle with a bank loan and other accessories. However, he denied the release of a 2020 BMW X6 and a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.

The judge cited proportionality and the existence of evidence linking these luxury vehicles to the alleged crimes as reasons for keeping them in custody. The prosecution was represented by fiscal Lizzie Bonilla, while the defense included attorneys Holanda Polo, Greta Polo, and Emanuel Cubilla.

Defense lawyers have appealed the decision. The appeal hearing is scheduled for July 3. The case continues to investigate potential links between the assets and the alleged offenses.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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