Giacomo Tamburelli

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Giacomo Tamburelli (died 21 June 2025) was a Panamanian businessman.

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Career

Tamburelli was the director of the National Aid Program (PAN), a public-school nutrition program. [1]

Corruption scandal

In 2015, Tamburelli, alongside a number of officials, including Ricardo Martinelli, was under investigation for alleged corruption. [2] In January 2025, Tamburelli was ordered to serve a 48-month prison sentence. [3]

Death

Tamburelli died in prison on 21 June 2025. [4]

References

  1. "Fallece Giacomo Tamburelli, exdirector del PAN, tras complicaciones de salud". www.prensa.com (in Spanish). 21 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  2. "Panama ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli faces corruption probe". BBC News. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  3. Panama, Newsroom (13 January 2024). "Court orders Giacomo Tamburrelli to serve sentence". Newsroom Panama. Retrieved 22 June 2025.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  4. "Fallece Giacomo Tamburelli, exdirector del extinto programa PAN". www.laestrella.com.pa (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 June 2025.