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Coljuegos and the National Police of Spain have signed an international cooperation agreement to combat illegal gambling, fraudulent betting, sports corruption, and money laundering.
According to a statement from the Colombian gambling regulator 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 games of luck and chance, especially in digital environments.
“This procedure strengthens our capacity to tackle illegal gambling beyond borders. Organized crime does not operate in isolation, which is why international cooperation is key to protecting legality, transparency, and citizen trust,” stated Marco Emilio Hincapié, president of Coljuegos.
One of the central pillars of the agreement is the exchange of strategic and operational information, the use of technological tools for tracking online bets, support in financial investigations, and cooperation through organizations such as Interpol and Europol to combat criminal networks operating between Colombia and Spain.
The alliance also includes the training and capacity building of officials, the development of joint actions, and programs to raise awareness about integrity in sports and betting, with the aim of preventing match-fixing in sports events and fraud associated with illegal platforms.
“We are taking a decisive step against illegal platforms operating from abroad that affect both public resources and the most vulnerable populations,” the president of Coljuegos said.
The cooperation agreement will last 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.
