Héctor Brands Córdoba
Héctor Brands Córdoba is a former Panamanian politician and the ex-director of the Instituto Panameño de Deportes (Pandeportes). He served as a deputy from 2019 to 2024 and temporarily left his position to lead Pandeportes from April 2021 to February 2023. Brands is currently under investigation by the Ministerio Público for allegedly having $27.9 million deposited in personal and company accounts, leading to suspicions of money laundering and corruption.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Héctor Brands is in the news for being apprehended in connection with alleged unjust enrichment and money laundering.
Un día después del triunfo del PRD, Héctor Brands reacomodó la sociedad que acumuló millonarios contratos con el Estado
Panama· 2025-12-11
Héctor Brands Córdoba is a former deputy and director of the Panamanian Institute of Sports who was detained during the Bávaro operation.
Los aprehendidos de la operación Bávaro: Brands, la exreina y los tres hijosPanama· 2025-12-10
Héctor Brands Córdoba is under investigation for nearly $28 million deposited in personal and corporate bank accounts.
Ministerio Público abre investigación: Héctor Brands tendrá que responder por casi $28 millones depositados en cuentas bancariasPanama· 2025-09-04