Celso Gamboa
Costa RicapoliticianMaleb. 19743.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Celso Gamboa is a former Costa Rican magistrate who gained notoriety for his involvement in legal controversies, including accusations of influence peddling related to the alleged removal of a political figure's name from judicial investigations. His legal troubles culminated in a process to lift his immunity, reflecting the complexities surrounding judicial accountability in Costa Rica.
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Celso Gamboa was accused of bribing police and government officials to facilitate cocaine transport.
Editorial: Laura Fernández tiene un grave problema dentro del Ministerio de SeguridadCosta Rica· 2026-08-11
Malespín was accused of helping his personal lawyer, Celso Gamboa, justify an absence to a judicial hearing.
Irving Malespín, exdirector de la Policía de Control Fiscal, absuelto por ingresar con reloj inteligente a cárcel de San SebastiánCosta Rica· 2026-08-05
Celso Gamboa was mentioned by Laura Fernández in relation to the years Cristian Rodríguez Arce served in the Judicial Branch.
Presidenta Laura Fernández brinda dato erróneo sobre esposa del abogado de alias DiabloCosta Rica· 2026-07-30
Celso Gamboa was mentioned as another high-profile individual involved in similar transfers.
Carlo Díaz responde a críticas del gobierno: ‘¿Por qué saltan cuando el terreno está parejo? ¿Será que tenían miedo de que Diablo hablara con la DEA?’Costa Rica· 2026-07-29
Celso Gamboa was mentioned as a person involved in similar legal processes.
Fiscal general explica por qué sacaron a Diablo a las 7 a. m. de La Reforma el lunes. La DEA lo autorizó a decirloCosta Rica· 2026-07-28Celso Gamboa was extradited to Texas earlier this year.
¿Diablo será extraditado a los Estados Unidos? Estos son los delitos por los que también es objetivo de la DEACosta Rica· 2026-07-24
Celso Gamboa has been accused in the United States of international drug trafficking and has alleged connections within the government.
Editorial: ‘Hasta los tuétanos’: la acusación de Laura Fernández que exige pruebasCosta Rica· 2026-07-23
Celso Gamboa is mentioned in a DEA report regarding his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
Editorial: Regreso de la PCD corrige un error, pero no resuelve el problemaCosta Rica· 2026-07-21
Celso Gamboa was dismissed in 2018 for links to a corruption case.
Magistrado Luis Guillermo Rivas: Corte Plena discute planes para fijar límites a periodos de magistradosCosta Rica· 2026-07-17
Celso Gamboa was a prominent figure in politics and football who was arrested for drug trafficking.
Así se nos descompone el fútbol de Costa Rica: Caso a caso de la infiltración del crimen organizadoCosta Rica· 2026-07-12
Celso Gamboa was Malespín's personal lawyer who was involved in a case regarding a judicial absence.
Irving Malespín, exdirector de la Policía de Control Fiscal, confirmó que fue detenido al entrar a cárcel San SebastiánCosta Rica· 2026-07-09
Celso Gamboa was identified by the DEA as using a club to launder money from drug trafficking.
Editorial: El fútbol costarricense se alinea para jugar el partido más importanteCosta Rica· 2026-07-03
Celso Gamboa was involved in a legal appeal regarding prison regulations.
Recurso de amparo reunió a Celso Gamboa, Macho Coca, Pancho Villa y al cabecilla de narcomenudeo de Osa; Sala Constitucional lo rechazóCosta Rica· 2026-07-02
Celso Gamboa was linked to López in money laundering and drug trafficking activities.
Ascenso y caída de Pecho de Rata, el narco que construyó un imperio en CahuitaCosta Rica· 2026-06-28Celso Gamboa is an extradited former magistrate who contacted Elking Scoby to join a football team.
OIJ detiene a dos exfutbolistas de Primera División por presuntos vínculos con estructura de Pecho de RataCosta Rica· 2026-06-23
Celso Gamboa is identified as an ally of the criminal group led by Edwin López Vega.
Tras los herederos de Pecho de Rata: intervienen hotel, fincas y viviendas en operativo contra narcotráfico en caso RiversideCosta Rica· 2026-06-23
Celso Gamboa was one of the first Costa Ricans extradited to face justice in the United States.
Así es como el crimen organizado está transformando la política en Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-06-22
El fiscal general mencionó que la extradición de Bell Fernández se considera de un alto perfil como ocurrió con la del exmagistrado Celso Gamboa.
Macho Coca será extraditado a Estados Unidos por narcotráfico; Fiscalía gana apelaciónCosta Rica· 2026-06-02
Celso Gamboa is mentioned as an ex-magistrate whose son was rumored to be present during a vandalism incident.
Vecino de Cartago entrega a su hijo sospechoso de daños en basílica de Los Ángeles, informe descarta que suceso esté relacionado con familiar de Celso GamboaCosta Rica· 2026-06-02
Celso Gamboa is facing extradition to the United States on charges related to drug trafficking.
Abogado de Celso Gamboa afirma que exmagistrado ‘no está cooperando con el gobierno estadounidense’Costa Rica· 2026-05-29
Celso Gamboa, a former magistrate, is accused of drug trafficking and is awaiting extradition to the United States.
Celso Gamboa afirma que ‘sí hay’ estructuras delictivas en instituciones públicas de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-03-03Celso Gamboa is also in the extradition process along with other criminal leaders.
Golpe a 74 objetivos incide en leve baja de homicidios en este inicio de añoCosta Rica· 2026-02-21
In 2018, the Assembly dismissed then-magistrate Celso Gamboa after a recommendation from the Corte Plena.
Editorial: Si el Congreso va a exigir cuentas, que empiece dando el ejemploCosta Rica· 2026-02-16
Celso Gamboa is allegedly linked to the failed attempt to transfer $10 million to INS Valores.
Sugeval y Sugese investigan fallido intento de ingresar $10 millones a INS ValoresCosta Rica· 2026-02-06
Celso Gamboa is involved in a legal process regarding his possible extradition to the United States for drug trafficking charges.
Celso Gamboa abrazó a su hermana y ‘hubo un tono de despedida’, afirma abogado tras resolución que acelera posible extradiciónCosta Rica· 2026-01-22
Celso Gamboa is a former magistrate who has been separated from a trial related to alleged bribery.
Apuran extradición: Tribunal acepta solicitud de Fiscalía y separa a Celso Gamboa de último juicio pendiente por viaje a PanamáCosta Rica· 2026-01-21
Celso Gamboa has been detained for alleged drug trafficking and was previously received by Jorge Torres.
‘Hago responsable a este gobierno de cualquier cosa que me pase’: estas son las denuncias de Sergio Ortiz, sindicalista del ICECosta Rica· 2026-01-16
Celso Gamboa is mentioned as someone who pressured the INS for financial gain.
Ariel Robles a Chaves: en vez de poner a la DIS a investigar a Stella, deberían investigar la posible infiltración del narco en el gobiernoCosta Rica· 2026-01-15
Celso Gamboa was connected to agents promoting a significant financial transaction at INS Valores.
Exgerente del INS revela prohibición para pautar con ‘La Nación’, ‘Teletica’ y ‘CR Hoy’Costa Rica· 2026-01-14
Celso Gamboa described his life in prison and the challenges he faces while awaiting extradition to the United States.
Celso Gamboa sobre su vida en La Reforma: ‘He aprendido a pelear’Costa Rica· 2026-01-14