Molinar did not specify the number of new cases discovered. She said the ministry is still reviewing evidence. “We have found more irregularities and we will present everything to the public next week,” Molinar stated. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ministry of Education filed a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor<\/a> earlier this year. The charge involves alleged crimes against public trust through document forgery. Investigators are looking at a network of administrators who helped unqualified teachers get job placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The investigation has already triggered major personnel changes. More than 200 teachers and administrative staff resigned or abandoned their posts. These departures happened across multiple school districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The evidence points to a coordinated scheme,” Molinar said. “Teachers without valid credentials received high scores. Administrative staff facilitated these falsifications.” [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Human Resources Director Celia Rodriguez previously confirmed that complaints involve over 30 administrative employees. These workers allegedly helped teachers obtain higher scores without proper qualifications. The scheme affected multiple regions including Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui and the Ng\u00e4be Bugl\u00e9 comarca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Diploma](\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/diploma-especialista-estudios-avanzados-america-latina-universidad-complutense-1200x800-1-1024x683.webp\")
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