# Fraud and misconduct investigations in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fraud-and-misconduct-investigations-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-01T22:31:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Authorities in Mexico, Panama, and Chile have initiated various investigations and prevention programs to address administrative misconduct and economic fraud. In Mexico and Panama, social security agencies are responding to specific irregularities. The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) launched an investigation into staff misconduct after video footage showed employees selling food during work hours. Meanwhile, Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) is investigating potential identity fraud after a citizen discovered false employment records on the ‘Mi Retiro Seguro’ platform. In response to broader criminal trends, authorities in Chile and Mexico have launched public awareness campaigns. In Chile’s Maule Region, the National Service for the Elderly (SENAMA) and the Investigations Police (PDI) are conducting workshops to help senior citizens recognize economic crimes. In Chihuahua, Mexico, the District Prosecutor's Office and the Autonomous University of Chihuahua introduced the ‘Detente, Verifica y Protégete’ campaign to warn against real estate scams conducted via social media. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Authorities in Chile and Mexico launch fraud prevention initiatives Authorities in Chile and Mexico are implementing prevention campaigns to protect citizens, particularly the elderly and social media users, from real estate and economic scams. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-in-chile-and-mexico-launch-fraud-prevention-initiatives ### 2026-08-24: Social security agencies in Mexico and Panama launch investigations Social security institutions in Mexico and Panama are launching investigations into labor misconduct and potential identity fraud involving falsified employment records. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-security-agencies-in-mexico-and-panama-launch-investigations --- Cite as: Fraud and misconduct investigations in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fraud-and-misconduct-investigations-in-latin-america