A Most Wanted Woman and a Leader of “La Inmaculada” were Returned to their Country of Origin, Colombia.

Panama – The third leader of the organized criminal group “La Inmaculada” and a woman wanted for her alleged links to organized crime, of Colombian nationality, were returned to their country of origin by the National Migration Service.  Agents are routinely checking the documents of foreigners upon their arrival on connecting flights at Tocumen International Airport and international alerts get triggered, leading to the decision to deny some passengers, the continuation of their journey. 

The Current Orders.

Both foreigners had outstanding arrest warrants issued against them by Colombian judicial authorities. The man is linked to criminal activities, such as illegal collections, extortion, and predatory lending practices known as “gota a gota” (drop by drop).

The Most Wanted Woman.

The second person is a woman, who had an arrest warrant in Colombia for alleged links to organized crime. 

“gota a gota” (drop by drop).

In Panama and across Latin America, “gota a gota” (drop by drop) refers to an illegal, informal extortion and loan-sharking scheme. Lenders offer quick cash without paperwork or credit checks, but trap vulnerable borrowers—like small business owners and individuals excluded from traditional banks—under crushing daily interest rates and threats of violence.

How the System Works.

• Immediate Cash: Borrowers receive money within hours with no background checks, collateral, or bank requirements.

• Daily Installments: Repayment requires small, frequent payments (often daily or weekly) that cover steep interest.

• The Trap: The principal balance rarely shrinks because the extreme interest compounds quickly, bleeding the victim dry over time.

Risks and Enforcement.

• Coercion and Intimidation: Lenders use severe psychological pressure, physical assault, or threats against the borrower and their family if a daily payment is missed.

• Criminal Origin: Originating largely as an import from transnational criminal and drug-trafficking networks (frequently tied to groups from Colombia), law enforcement agencies in Panama actively target and dismantle these underground financial rings.