The Penitentiary System filed a complaint for the alleged crime of corruption, related to the issuance of the approval by the technical board that allowed community work for Katherine Carvalho, known as "La Parce." "La Parce", owner of the Donde La Parce beauty salons, has a prison sentence after being found guilty of money laundering. The authorization was granted just 25 calendar days after her entry into the penal center, a period that deviates from what the majority of the prison population experiences and from the usual times established by regulations. This action raises questions about possible preferential treatment and respect for legal procedures. In the face of these indications, the case was referred to the competent authorities, which must now determine if there were administrative irregularities or criminal liability in the processing of the benefit. To date, the Penitentiary System has not revealed the names of officials involved, nor has it informed what measures have been taken while the investigations advance. The process continues, and the answers have not yet arrived. Conviction for money laundering In an appeal hearing held on September 11, the Court of Appeals revoked the decision that allowed her to replace the sentence with community work, accepting the request of the Second Prosecutor's Office against Organized Crime. During the process, it was revealed that the network linked to Carvalho moved more than 5.1 million dollars between 2020 and 2022, and would have laundered more than 7 million using a chain of 15 beauty salons as a front. As part of the sentence agreement, the State seized assets valued at 3.3 million dollars, including properties, cash, and bank funds, which will be auctioned or have already entered the National Treasury. Although the salons continue to operate due to pending administrative procedures, the court ordered the dissolution of the commercial society and a linked foundation, in addition to imposing fines.
