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Olmedo López and Sneyder Pinilla transferred to La Picota prison
The National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (INPEC) has ordered the immediate transfer of Olmedo López and Sneyder Pinilla from military detention facilities to the La Picota prison in Bogotá. Both men are central witnesses in the corruption investigation involving the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), a scandal linked to the irregular handling of funds for water tankers.
López, the former director of the UNGRD, and Pinilla, the former deputy director, had previously been held in special facilities for members of the Public Forces. The transfer, formalized via Resolution 008041, will be conducted under maximum security measures to ensure the safety of the inmates and prevent escapes or attacks.
President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed the order, stating that the move aims to eliminate special privileges for those involved in the scandal. However, Pinilla’s defense has challenged the decision, arguing that the transfer poses a significant security risk to his client and could jeopardize his ongoing cooperation with justice authorities.
Entities
Abelardo De La Espriella · INPEC · La Picota · Olmedo López · Sneyder Pinilla · UNGRD
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Abelardo de la Espriella claimed he ordered the transfer to end privileges for the former officials. www.colombia.com · www.elespectador.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer is based on security reasons for the inmates. laopinion.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sneyder Pinilla is a key witness in the UNGRD corruption investigation. laopinion.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jairo Rueda García is being transferred to the La Paz prison in Itagüí. www.colombia.com · www.asuntoslegales.com.co
- [● 8 SOURCES] The National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (INPEC) ordered the transfer of Olmedo López and Sneyder Pinilla to La Picota prison. www.colombia.com · laopinion.co · www.elespectador.com · larazon.co · www.asuntoslegales.com.co · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jorge Armando Torres Reyes is also being transferred to La Picota. www.colombia.com · www.asuntoslegales.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olmedo López is a key witness in the investigation regarding corruption at the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). laopinion.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jorge Armando Torres Reyes will also be transferred to La Picota. www.asuntoslegales.com.co · www.colombia.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The transfers were ordered for penitentiary security reasons and will be carried out under maximum security measures. www.asuntoslegales.com.co · larazon.co · www.colombia.com · elnorte.com.co · laopinion.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jairo Rueda García will be transferred to the La Paz prison in Itagüí. www.asuntoslegales.com.co · www.colombia.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the transfer aims to end privileges for those involved in the UNGRD corruption scandal. larazon.co · www.colombia.com · www.elespectador.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] INPEC issued Resolution 008041 on October 6, 2026, ordering the transfer of Olmedo López and Sneyder Pinilla to La Picota prison. larazon.co · www.asuntoslegales.com.co · www.colombia.com · elnorte.com.co