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Transfer of David Murcia Guzmán to Santander prison

Overview

David Murcia Guzmán, the founder of the DMG financial scheme, was transferred from La Picota prison in Bogotá to the Palogordo penitentiary in Girón, Santander, on August 29.

Authorities initiated medical and psychological evaluations upon his arrival to determine housing conditions. It is reported that Murcia may be placed in high-security sectors with enhanced controls. He is currently serving a sentence of 22 years, 10 months, and 15 days for illegal money collection and money laundering.

Entities

Corte Suprema de Justicia · Abelardo De La Espriella · La Picota prison · DMG · David Murcia Guzmán

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

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  2. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    David Murcia Guzmán transferred to high-security prison in Santander

    David Murcia Guzmán, convicted in the DMG illegal money collection case, has been transferred from Bogotá's La Picota prison to the high-security Palogordo penitentiary in Santander, Colombia.

Sources

diariodelhuila.com · elespectador.com · elnuevosiglo.com.co · lanacion.com.co · lasillavacia.com