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Bank Employee Sentenced to 15 Years for Embezzling More Than US$ 73 Thousand from Deceased Client’s Account in Cybercrime Scheme in El Salvador
The Fourth Sentencing Court of San Salvador sentenced a former bank employee to 15 years in prison for embezzling more than US$ 73 thousand from the account of a deceased client through cybercrime, a scheme uncovered after irregular transfers made in August 2021.
The Fourth Sentencing Court of San Salvador determined the sentencing of Rony Johansen Caishpal Núñez to 15 years in prison after acknowledging his involvement in a cybercrime scheme that resulted in the embezzlement of more than US$ 73 thousand, equivalent to about R$ 385 thousand.
The sentence was announced on Friday (27). According to the proceedings, the then bank employee illegally accessed the account of a client who had died months earlier and transferred funds to accounts linked to him and his wife.
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Cybercrime Scheme Used Deceased Client’s Account
Investigations indicate that the scheme began on August 2, 2021. At that time, Caishpal Núñez created an online bank account in the name of a client who had passed away in April of that same year.
With access to the system, he set up a digital transaction profile and began transferring amounts that were invested in time deposits. The operations included the principal and accumulated interest.
In total, more than US$ 73 thousand were moved through electronic transfers. The money was distributed among seven different bank accounts linked to the couple.
Embezzled Funds Were Withdrawn Near the Couple’s Residence
Part of the embezzled funds was withdrawn from ATMs located near the residence of the accused.
The court considered the transactions and withdrawals as central elements to proving the cybercrime scheme.
For the crimes, Caishpal Núñez received a total sentence of 15 years in prison. The conviction includes eight years for computer theft, four years for identity theft, and three years for unauthorized access to computer data.
His wife, Amalia Doménica Gutiérrez de Caishpal, was also convicted. She received a four-year prison sentence for her role in the embezzlement.
Court Orders Reimbursement to the Bank
In addition to the criminal sentences, the judicial decision ordered civil reparations related to the case. Caishpal Núñez must return US$ 47,851.58 to the affected financial institution.
Meanwhile, Amalia Doménica Gutiérrez de Caishpal was held responsible for paying US$ 25,281. The orders are part of the restitution measures linked to the cybercrimes examined in the proceedings.
Broader Investigation into Transnational Organization
This case occurs amid a broader investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office of El Salvador into cybercrimes and money laundering.
In October, the agency reported that 124 members of a transnational organization remain in preventive detention while the proceedings continue. An additional 32 suspects are still at large.
According to a ruling from the Second Court for the Fight Against Organized Crime in San Salvador, all cases related to the group will be consolidated into a single case. The investigation began in May 2025.
Authorities have identified the use of bank accounts, international transfers, and cryptocurrency platforms for laundering resources. The total volume involved amounts to about US$ 6 million.
According to authorities, the criminal network comprised 549 individuals from countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Honduras. The suspects used social media and digital means to carry out fraud and conceal resources.
The investigative phase remains confidential and could last up to two years. Salvadoran law provides for sentences of up to six years in prison for cybercrimes that affect public systems or essential services.
With information from O Globo.
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