Jochy Gómez
Jochy Gómez, also known as José Gómez Canaán, is an individual implicated in a notable corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of over 1.3 billion pesos from the Dominican Republic's government through a contract for the installation of smart traffic lights in Greater Santo Domingo. Recently, he was in the news as Judge Patricia Padilla authorized his fifth request to leave the country, allowing him to travel to Panama despite ongoing legal proceedings against him.
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Recent news mentions
Jochy Gómez is a businessman implicated alongside Hugo Beras in the corruption case.
Horas decisivas para tres de los mayores casos de corrupción
Dominican Republic· 2026-05-29
Jochy Gómez is one of the accused of attempting to defraud the State with over 1,300 million pesos.
Jueza Patricia Padilla autoriza por quinta vez salida del país al imputado Jochy GómezDominican Republic· 2025-06-22
Jochy Gómez is one of the accused of attempting to defraud the state with over 1,300 million pesos.
Jueza Patricia Padilla autoriza por quinta vez salida del país al imputado Jochy GómezDominican Republic· 2025-06-22