Panama’s highest court confirmed Ricardo Martinelli’s sentence of over 10 years for money laundering, tied to the “New Business” case. The decision also includes a hefty $19.2 million fine against him and four others. This ruling, announced without detailed justification, follows Martinelli’s appeal and a nullification attempt, both dismissed by the court. Additionally, the court […]
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