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Panama Prosecutor General warns of fraudulent legal documents
The Attorney General's Office (Procuraduría General de la Nación) in Panama has issued an alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit documents. These fraudulent papers simulate judicial summons and arrest warrants to deceive citizens, often accompanied by demands for money under the threat of detention.
The entity emphasized that no procedures within the Public Ministry involve fees and that the institution does not request payments via telephone, social media, or email. Warning signs of these scams include spelling errors, poor drafting, distorted logos, and blurred seals. Citizens are advised not to share personal or banking information and to report suspicious documents via the 311 helpline.
In a separate incident in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, two individuals from Buenos Aires were apprehended for allegedly attempting to make purchases using fake payment receipts at a local business.
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Argentina · Gualeguaychú · Panama · Procuraduría General de la Nación
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Public Ministry procedures in Panama do not require payment. destinopanama.com.pa · www.tvn-2.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Attorney General's Office in Panama warned of fake judicial summons and arrest warrants. destinopanama.com.pa · www.tvn-2.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two people were apprehended in Gualeguaychú for attempting to use fake payment receipts. lagacetaonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The apprehended individuals in Gualeguaychú are residents of Esteban Echeverría, Buenos Aires. lagacetaonline.com.ar