Colombia: Top Official Faces Jail Time in UNGRD Scandal

Colombia: Prosecutor Seeks Detention for Former Official in UNGRD Scandal Bogotá, Colombia – In a significant development in the ongoing UNGRD scandal, Colombian prosecutors have requested a preventive detention order for Carlos Ramón González, a former high-ranking public official. The request, made during a hearing on June 6th, 2025, cites evidence of bribery and money laundering. Prosecutor María Cristina Patiño, delegate to the Supreme Court of Justice, outlined the charges, stating, "Carlos Ramón González, former director of the DAPRE, should be held with a preventive detention measure in a penitentiary center due to the severity of the crimes imputed to him." The accusations include the alleged distribution of millions of pesos in bribes to former senators and representatives to influence government legislation. The Fiscalía presented evidence detailing the meetings and transactions, including a breakfast meeting on September 25th, 2023, where the bribes were allegedly offered. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption within Colombian government institutions and holds significant implications for public trust.