# Dominican Republic Caso Camaleón corruption trial

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-caso-camalen-corruption-trial
> Updated: 2026-08-09T18:22:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Dominican Republic has moved toward the trial phase of the ‘Caso Camaleón’ (Chameleon Case), a major corruption investigation. The proceedings involve former Director of the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant), Hugo Beras, and businessman José Ángel Gómez Canaán, also known as ‘Jochi Gómez’. 

Prosecutors allege a criminal conspiracy to fraudulently award contracts for modernizing the traffic light network in Greater Santo Domingo. The charges against the defendants include money laundering, embezzlement, fraud against the State, identity theft, and high-tech crimes. The Public Ministry claims the scheme utilized various companies to divert public funds and seize control over critical infrastructure, including surveillance systems.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Dominican Republic begins trial in 'Caso Camaleón' corruption case

The trial for the “Caso Camaleón” begins in the Dominican Republic, involving former Intrant director Hugo Beras and businessman Jochi Gómez on charges of fraud and money laundering.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-begins-trial-in-caso-camalen-corruption-case

### 2026-07-31: Dominican court ends criminal case against Spanish businessman Bonet Gambín

Dominican court extinguished a 16‑year criminal case against Spanish businessman José Francisco Bonet Gambín, citing procedural time‑limit violations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-court-ends-criminal-case-against-spanish-businessman-bonet-gambn

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