Paraguay Arrests Dalia López in Ronaldinho Passport Case After Six Years on the Run

Overview

• Police in Asunción arrested businesswoman Dalia López at a private residence, ending her fugitive status that dated to 2020.
• Prosecutors say she produced false public documents and took part in a criminal association linked to the case that led to Ronaldinho’s detention.
• Officers seized about $220,000 in cash, 330 million Paraguayan guaraníes, and multiple electronic devices during the operation.
• Investigators suspect López led a group that moved more than $400 million between 2015 and 2020 using shell companies, money laundering, and tax evasion.
• Ronaldinho’s Paraguay case was resolved in 2020 with bail, fines, and an archival decision, while López’s detention could supply evidence that advances the broader inquiry.