{"id":18322,"date":"2026-10-26T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=18322"},"modified":"2026-10-26T11:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:22:10","slug":"beware-fake-arrest-warrants-in-panama-are-fooling-citizens-this-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/crime-safety\/beware-fake-arrest-warrants-in-panama-are-fooling-citizens-this-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware! Fake Arrest Warrants in Panama Are Fooling Citizens This Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Panamanian authorities have issued an impersonation scam alert<\/a><\/strong> after discovering forged court documents<\/a> circulating under the official seal of the Public Ministry<\/a>. The Attorney General’s Office (PGN) confirmed that criminals are fabricating fake subpoenas and arrest warrants to extort money from citizens<\/a>, marking a significant escalation in document fraud<\/a> across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fraudulent papers replicate official logos, stamps, and formatting to appear legitimate. Scammers then use these counterfeits to pressure victims into immediate bank transfers or to surrender sensitive personal data, investigators said. The scheme preys on fear of legal consequences, with many documents threatening immediate detention if payment is not made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Attorney General’s Office (PGN) confirmed that criminals are fabricating fake subpoenas and arrest warrants to extort money from citizens<\/a>. The Attorney General’s Office (PGN). By Panama Goverment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How the Impersonation Scam Alert Documents Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PGN emphasized that no legitimate government procedure requires payment through phone calls, text messages, social media, or email. Official notifications follow a formal review process before issuance, leaving telltale signs on counterfeit versions. Spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and distorted logos rank among the most common red flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other warning signs include blurred official seals, threats of immediate arrest, instructions to keep the matter confidential, and demands for bank transfers. The Attorney General’s Office stressed that manufacturing or using false documents constitutes a criminal offense that the Public Ministry actively investigates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Procuradur\u00eda General de la Naci\u00f3n alerta a la ciudadan\u00eda que personas est\u00e1n fabricando documentos falsos con el nombre, logo y sellos de la instituci\u00f3n, simulando citaciones, \u00f3rdenes de aprehensi\u00f3n o notificaciones de investigaci\u00f3n para estafar. @PGN_PANAMA https:\/\/t.co\/P9Vvj9iykw<\/p>— Telemetro Reporta (@TReporta) October 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>\n