Colombian authorities have arrested a Panamanian citizen who is being sought by a court in the Southern District of California for alleged money laundering. The man was captured in a luxurious neighborhood of Bogotá, according to police sources.
The detainee is accused of being involved in an international money laundering network that used sophisticated methods to carry out its illegal operations. According to investigations, the man used shell companies and offshore bank accounts to launder capital obtained from illicit activities.
Colombian authorities are working in coordination with U.S. authorities to carry out the extradition process for the individual, who will face charges of money laundering in the North American country. So far, no further details have been provided about the case or the identity of the detainee.
***"We are committed to combating money laundering and organized crime in all its forms. This arrest is an example of the international cooperation that exists to bring to justice those who try to evade the law,"*** stated a spokesperson for the Colombian authorities.
