# Transfer of David Murcia Guzmán to Santander prison

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/transfer-of-david-murcia-guzmn-to-santander-prison
> Updated: 2026-09-03T15:23:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Kiko Gómez transferred to Ibagué prison amid judicial threats

Former La Guajira governor ‘Kiko’ Gómez was transferred to La Picaleña prison following allegations of threats against judicial officials and a recent attack on the Procuraduría.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kiko-gmez-transferred-to-ibagu-prison-amid-judicial-threats

### 2026-08-30: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-murcia-guzmn-transferred-to-high-security-prison-in-santander

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Cite as: Transfer of David Murcia Guzmán to Santander prison. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/transfer-of-david-murcia-guzmn-to-santander-prison