Alleged Corruption Ring that Defrauded the Directorate of Public Security Affairs: Six Panama Police Officers and Officials Arrested.

Authorities in Panama arrested six people, including public officials, former officials, and private individuals, during Operation Tamiz across the provinces of Panama, Panamá Oeste, and Colón. The suspects face allegations of public corruption and falsifying documents to unlawfully issue firearm permits to the detriment of security directorate functions.

Operation Tamiz Overview

• Target: A network accused of processing fraudulent firearm licenses.

• Location: Raids and arrests spanned Colón, Panama, and Panamá Oeste provinces.

• Charges: Corruption of public servants and offenses against the public trust.

An alleged internal corruption network involving members of the special forces and the regular police was dismantled following the execution of “Operation Tamiz” through a joint action by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Directorate of Police Intelligence (DNIP), the Attorney General’s Office (PGN) reported this Wednesday.  The operation is noteworthy due to the profile of those involved in the illicit activity. The Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that among the six individuals arrested are active officials of the institution, former public officials, private citizens, and active members of the special forces and the regular police.

In Panama, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police carried out an inspection and investigation targeting the Directorate of Public Security Infrastructure (DIASP) over a corruption and fraud scheme involving the illegal sale and issuance of firearm permits.

Investigation and Case Details

• The Operation: Prosecutors and police intelligence units conducted an ocular inspection and search at DIASP headquarters.

• The Origin: The probe started following a formal complaint filed by DIASP’s own legal advisory unit in February 2026.

• The Scope: The illegal network allegedly operated between 2025 and 2026, focusing on buying and selling documentation to improperly issue firearm permits.

• The Charges: The investigation centers on alleged crimes against public administration in the form of public servant corruption.