02 · Assets & economy
Offenses against the financial system
Defense and representation in offenses against the financial system.
The area
Criminal defense against financial offenses
Offenses against the financial system undermine confidence in institutions and the economic order. Their investigation involves specialized regulations, oversight bodies and highly complex technical evidence.
At TREU Abogados we provide defense and representation in this type of proceeding, with a technical approach aimed at safeguarding due process and the proper assessment of evidence.
Every case demands a different strategy. The difference lies not only in knowing the law, but in knowing how to build a theory of the case capable of withstanding every stage of the criminal proceeding.
How we work
How we handle your case
Comprehensive legal analysis
We carry out a complete study of the facts, the available evidence and the procedural situation to identify risks and opportunities and to define the most suitable strategy from the outset.
Procedural strategy design
Every proceeding requires its own planning. We build a solid theory of the case, determine the relevant means of evidence and establish the best legal course to protect our client’s interests.
Ongoing defense and representation
We accompany every stage of the criminal procedure, from the preliminary investigation to the final resolution, providing technical, strategic and results-oriented representation.
Scope of defense
Offenses we handle
In the area of offenses against the financial system, we take on your defense or representation in these offenses.
Tap any offense to see what it involves and the penalty under the COIP.
Financial panic
Spreading false news that alarms the public and causes a mass withdrawal of deposits from a bank or credit union, endangering its stability or causing it to close.
Penalty: 5 to 7 years in prison.
Art. 322 COIP
Unauthorized taking of deposits (illegal fundraising)
Taking in money from the public regularly and on a large scale without legal authorization, as if one were a bank, for example through unauthorized investment schemes. Large-scale currency exchange or monetary operations without a permit are also punished.
Penalty: 5 to 7 years in prison; 3 to 5 for unauthorized currency exchange or monetary operations.
Art. 323 COIP
False financial information
Giving false information to the public to obtain a benefit for oneself or others. It applies to legal representatives, directors, managers or employees of entities that regularly take in money from the public on a large scale.
Penalty: 3 to 5 years in prison.
Art. 324 COIP
Frequently asked questions
What clients usually ask us
Do these offenses only involve financial institutions?
Not necessarily. They may reach individuals and legal entities depending on the circumstances of each case.
What should I do if I receive a summons from the Prosecutor’s Office to give a statement?
It is advisable to obtain legal advice before appearing. The statement you give may affect the course of the investigation, so it is important to understand beforehand your rights and the legal implications of each step.
At what stage can a lawyer intervene?
Early intervention is often decisive. Having counsel from the preliminary investigation allows timely strategic decisions, the preservation of evidence and the proper protection of the client’s rights throughout the proceeding.
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