Ministerio Público

Paraguay's Appeals Court is set to rule on an appeal that could lead to the pretrial detention of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association. The defense is trying to avoid imprisonment, while the Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting immediate detention.

Alex Paiva, 22, lost control of his motorcycle when he hit a concrete step left over from the abandoned Metrobús project on the Mariscal Estigarribia highway. He narrowly avoided being run over by a truck and was taken to the Trauma Hospital.

Prosecutors have ordered technical analyses of the nearly 22 kilos of gold confiscated in November at Silvio Pettirossi Airport, with support from Brazilian Federal Police geologists, to verify whether the metal was extracted from deposits in Paso Yobái, Guairá. Three people have been charged with smuggling and criminal association.

The National Gambling Commission (CONAJZAR) led a series of operations in the department of Amambay, resulting in the seizure of electronic equipment and vehicles at locations operating without a license. The actions, carried out in coordination with the National Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office, are part of a new crackdown on illegal gambling, which may be linked to money laundering and organized crime.

Paraguay's maquila regime attracts brands such as Lacoste, Wrangler, Fila, and Good American, which already produce in the country. The system offers tax exemptions on inputs and machinery, provided the final product is exported. Beyond garment manufacturing, the sector is expanding into services like telemedicine and software development, concentrating in four strategic zones.

More than a year after the Public Prosecutor's Office filed formal charges, the criminal case investigating the leak of confidential and manipulated Seprelad reports remains stalled. The defendants, former members of Mario Abdo Benítez's government, have used successive appeals to block the preliminary hearing. The case is now before the Supreme Court of Justice, awaiting a decision.

The 19th Trial Court, presided over by Judge Rossana Maldonado, sentenced a man to 27 years in prison for continued sexual abuse of his stepdaughter, which began when the victim was four years old. The Public Prosecutor's Office, represented by prosecutor Marcial Machado, presented testimonial, documentary, and expert evidence that proved the defendant's guilt.

César Adrián Medina, 31, was arrested by the National Police in downtown Asunción after a report of theft of car emblems. Four Toyota logos and two table knives, allegedly used to remove the accessories, were found with him. Police are investigating the origin of the objects and possible receiving of stolen goods.

Óscar Boidanich, former minister of the Secretariat for the Prevention of Money Laundering (Seprelad), faces trial for allegedly delaying by ten months the communication of an intelligence report linking Brazilian money exchanger Darío Messer to former president Horacio Cartes, hampering asset seizure.

Lawyer Solange Guerreño, representing the attorney accused of installing GPS and cameras in his ex-partner's vehicle and home, denies the allegations and questions the impartiality of prosecutor Irma Llano from the Paraguayan Public Ministry.

A 25-year-old man was arrested after assaulting his own mother with a piece of wood because she refused to give him money to buy alcoholic drinks. The incident occurred in the Santa Lucía colony, Itakyry district, Alto Paraná. The 55-year-old victim suffered cuts to her face and filed a formal complaint.

Two 9-year-old twin brothers were found on a farm in the Potrerito colony in Capitán Bado showing signs of intoxication. Their mother reported the stepfather, who took them from school and disappeared. The children were transferred to the Regional Hospital of Pedro Juan Caballero. The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the case.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested by the National Police on suspicion of abandoning her own 2-year-old son inside a supermarket in the Juan de Salazar neighborhood of Limpio, Central Department. Security cameras captured the mother entering a dressing room and leaving the premises without the child, who remained alone in a shopping cart. The suspect denies abandonment, but the images contradict her version.

Paraguay’s National Police are investigating the murder of 31-year-old María Celeste Colmán, found dead in Nueva Italia. The main suspect, her partner, allegedly confessed the crime to a friend, who alerted the suspect’s mother. The initial account that the body was found by chance while searching for a lost cow has been discarded.

Independent Senator Eduardo Nakayama has asked Senate President Basilio Núñez to investigate the authenticity of academic degrees held by staff receiving bonuses, amid suspicions of forgery linked to Sudamericana University.

The National Police arrested three men, including a Venezuelan, suspected of robbing former senator Armando Espínola in front of his home in the Herrera neighborhood of Asunción. The crime occurred days ago and raised concerns about safety in the capital.

The Social Security Institute (IPS) warns about a fake Instagram account identifying itself as Dr. Derlis León, the institution's health manager, and asks policyholders not to click links or reply to messages. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence (MINNA) conducted an operation in Ciudad del Este that removed 42 children and adolescents who were sleeping on the streets, activating full protection protocols.

Alessandro Simao Bloch and Antonio Varela Giret were detained in simultaneous operations in Corpus Christi and La Paloma. They are accused of belonging to a gang that forced victims to transfer millions of guaranis via mobile phone.

Operation Omega, a coordinated action among nine countries, resulted in the arrest of a lawyer in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, suspected of being part of an international network for the sale and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that used cryptocurrencies for transactions. Prosecutor Ruth Karina Benítez led the execution of a search and seizure warrant, which seized electronic equipment, documents, and digital storage devices. Investigations are underway to determine whether the scheme also involved local production of the material and money laundering.

Paraguay's Congress President Basilio "Bachi" Núñez faces a new complaint for allegedly favoring his niece, whose salary rose from G. 4.5 million to G. 9.5 million in less than two years. The accusation includes self-dealing.

Paraguay's Congress President Basilio "Bachi" Núñez faces a new complaint over alleged family favoritism: his niece, hired at just 18 with only a high school diploma, had her salary raised from G. 4,500,000 to G. 9,500,000 in less than two years, a 111% increase. The accusation includes self-serving administration and calls for an investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Two 16-year-old teenagers were arrested by the National Police in Lambaré after attempting to rob a Bolt driver, who managed to thwart the crime by mentioning the vehicle's GPS tracking.

Jorge Daniel Samudio, known as 'Freddie Mercury', was detained along with two other men, including a retired non-commissioned officer of the Armed Forces, suspected of robbing two gas stations in Limpio, Central Department. Police seized a vehicle, a pistol, and ammunition.

Paraguay's Public Ministry on Monday requested a 6-year prison sentence for former sports executive Ramón González Daher, accused of lying under oath in 2021 during a defamation lawsuit filed by Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez. The defense claims the defendant invented a voluntary resignation from the vice presidency of the Paraguayan Football Association (APF), but official documents show he was removed for failing a fitness exam.