Former Minister Luis Fernando Velasco speaks out on the UNGRD case after regaining his freedom
“"There is a gigantic criminal gang": Velasco speaks about the Ungrd case”
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Former Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco gave his first public statements after receiving an immediate and unconditional release order from the Superior Court of Bogotá within the framework of the investigation into alleged corruption at the UNGRD.
Velasco currently faces legal proceedings for the crimes of aggravated conspiracy to commit a crime, bribery, and undue interest in the execution of contracts, following charges brought by the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation in late 2025.
During his intervention, the former official defended his innocence, questioned the actions of the Attorney General's Office, and claimed to be a scapegoat, further stating that he possesses evidence for his defense which he plans to formally present in early 2027.
The decision of the Superior Court of Bogotá modifies his security measure but does not close the criminal proceedings or determine his definitive responsibility in the investigated events related to contracts of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management.
- The Superior Court of Bogotá revoked the house arrest of Luis Fernando Velasco.
- Velasco is investigated for the crimes of conspiracy to commit a crime, bribery, and undue interest in contracts.
- The original charges were brought on December 1, 2025.
- The former minister maintains his innocence and claims to have evidentiary elements for his defense.
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