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Congresmen Investigated in Colombian UNGRD Corruption Case

Colombian Supreme Court investigates congressmen for alleged bribery and embezzlement in a major corruption case involving the UNGRD.

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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsInvestigationGovernmentCorruptionLatin AmericaBribery

Corte Suprema De JusticiaUnidad Para La Gestión Del Riesgo De Desastres (Ungrd)CongresoPartido VerdePacto Histórico

Iván NameAndrés CalleSneyder PinillaSandra OrtizRicardo Bonilla

What are the main allegations against the congressmen?: The investigation involves allegations of bribery and embezzlement, with claims of money being used for regional election campaigns.
Who is Sneyder Pinilla and what is his role in the case?: Sneyder Pinilla, a former UNGRD official, accused Name and Calle of receiving bribes to expedite government reforms in Congress.
How were the alleged bribes delivered to each congressman?: Pinilla alleges he delivered millions of pesos to Name through his advisor, and directly to Calle in Montería.
Who are the congressmen being investigated by the Colombian Supreme Court?: Congressistas Iván Name and Andrés Calle are being investigated for their alleged involvement in a corruption case involving the UNGRD.
Are there any other government officials implicated in this corruption scandal?: The UNGRD corruption case also involves other government officials, including Minister of Finance Ricardo Bonilla, who faces accusations of ordering contracts in exchange for votes.

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