Coljuegos and the Spanish National Police signed an international cooperation agreement to combat illegal gambling, fraudulent betting, sports corruption and money laundering, phenomena that affect public safety and finance transnational organised crime networks.
The agreement establishes a solid and lasting framework for collaboration between both institutions, focused on the prevention, control and punishment of illegal activities related to gambling, especially in digital environments.
“This procedure strengthens our capacity to combat illegal gambling beyond our borders. Organized crime does not operate in isolation, and that is why international cooperation is key to protecting legality, transparency, and public trust,” said Marco Emilio Hincapié, president of Coljuegos.
One of the central aspects of the agreement is the exchange of strategic and operational information, the use of technological tools for tracking online betting, support in financial investigations, and cooperation through agencies such as Interpol and Europol to confront criminal networks operating between Colombia and Spain.
The alliance also includes the training and development of officials, the development of joint actions, and awareness programs on integrity in sports and betting, with the aim of preventing the fixing of sporting events and fraud associated with illegal platforms.
“We are taking a decisive step against illegal platforms that operate from abroad and that affect both public resources and the most vulnerable populations,” he said.
The cooperation agreement will be valid for four years, renewable only once, and reinforces the commitment of both entities to the fight against fraud, corruption and illegal gambling, consolidating a common front between Colombia and Spain to protect the integrity of the sector and the safety of citizens.
