NewzBetween January and August 2026, the Public Ministry of Panama recorded 4,547 criminal complaints related to scams and other types of fraud. This figure represents an increase of 560 cases compared to the 3,987 reports filed during the same period in 2025, marking a 14% rise in such criminal activity.
The data provided by the authorities remains preliminary. These statistics reflect the reported volume of fraud-related incidents within the country over the first eight months of the year.
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