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Dominican Republic: Operación Lobo hearings begin and new gambling laws passed
In the Dominican Republic, preliminary hearings for Operación Lobo are set to begin. The investigation, led by the Public Ministry, targets a criminal network accused of bribery, fraud, and money laundering. The case involves a suspected embezzlement of over RD$ 108 million affecting the company Falcondo and various state institutions, including Inaipi, Senasa, and electricity distributors EdeNorte, EdeEste, and EdeSur.
High-profile defendants include retired Army Major General Carlos Ambrosio Robles Díaz and several colonels from the Air Force and National Police. The court will evaluate evidence to determine if the case proceeds to a full trial.
Separately, the Dominican Chamber of Deputies has approved a new gambling law designed to protect minors. The regulation mandates that online betting operators must verify user identities and age in real-time using the Junta Central Electoral (JCE) database, replacing previous self-declaration methods with biometric and civil registry cross-referencing.
Entities
Carlos Ambrosio Robles Díaz · Chubut Police · Deiby Timoteo Peguero · Dionicio Manuel Cáceres Cabrera · Dominican Republic · Falcondo · Ingrid Cubilla · Junta Central Electoral · Ministério Público · Operación Lobo · Operación Lobo · Specialized Department Against Narcotrafficking and Related Crimes
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The accused face charges of bribery, criminal conspiracy, fraud against the state, and money laundering. azuanoticias.com · n.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Judge Deiby Timoteo Peguero postponed the hearing to October 5 following defense requests.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation involves a suspected embezzlement exceeding RD$ 108 million affecting the company Falcondo. azuanoticias.com · n.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Defendants include retired Army Major General Carlos Ambrosio Robles Díaz and several colonels. azuanoticias.com · n.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The criminal structure negatively impacted institutions including Inaipi, Senasa, and electricity distributors EdeNorte, EdeEste, and EdeSur. azuanoticias.com · n.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Preliminary hearings for the defendants in Operación Lobo were scheduled to begin this Monday. azuanoticias.com · n.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Seventh Court of Instruction of the National District, presided over by Judge Deiby Timoteo Peguero, is handling the case. azuanoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new gambling law requires identity verification via the JCE database to prevent minor access. primermomento.com · visionrdn.com · dandoenelclavo.com