An Army officer was sentenced by the Military Criminal Justice to 24 months in prison after admitting that he provided false coordinates during an operation in Vichada between October 1 and 9, 2025, according to the Military and Police Prosecutor’s Office.
The sentence was handed down after a preliminary agreement in which the soldier acknowledged his responsibility in the crimes of disobedience and ideological falsehood.
The judicial decision detailed that the officer remained at the educational institution in the Santa Rosalía district, in the municipality of La Primavera, an area designated as “prohibited for military use” due to its vulnerability and the presence of the civilian population, according to the resolution.
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Despite the restrictions, The uniformed officer reported incorrect information in official documents and provided erroneous data for the planning of tactical movements, which altered the development of operations in the area.
The judicial process included the presentation of technical and documentary evidence, as explained by the specialized prosecutor 2229, confirming the irregular action during the Decisive Stability Action Operations Order No. 27 of the Combat Engineer Battalion No. 28.
The ruling was issued in the midst of military actions aimed at locating members of the FARC dissidents in the department, as part of the operations against Néstor Gregorio Vera Fernández, alias Iván Mordisco.
The Attorney General’s Office imposed a heavy sanction on a lieutenant colonel for workplace harassment
The dismissal and disqualification for 10 years imposed on Lieutenant Colonel Heidy Johana Zuleta Gómez marks a precedent in the Colombian public administration. The sanction, issued by the Attorney General’s Office, responds to an investigation for workplace harassment in which the official, who served as first judge of the Military Criminal Justice Brigade in Barranquilla, was found responsible for mistreatment and persecution against a subordinate with the rank of major.
The resolution, issued in the first instance, details that Zuleta Gómez had used her position to intimidate her subordinate, resorting to mockery about her computer equipment and comments about personal aspects of her life. The psychological analysis carried out in the process determined that these acts produced anxiety and depression in the victim.
The Disciplinary Prosecutor’s Office for Judgment 3 classified the conduct as very serious and fraudulent, pointing out that the former judge transgressed functional duty and the principle of morality. The ruling warns that the events directly affected the public service and the internal coexistence of the National Army, by violating principles such as respect and dignity.considered essential for the members of the institution.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, leadership in command positions must be based on mutual respect and healthy coexistence, conditions that were not met in this case. The control entity highlights that equity and integrity are essential values for those who perform functions within the military criminal jurisdiction.
The decision seeks to consolidate a firm position against workplace harassment within the official sector. The Attorney General’s Office confirms that respect for labor rights and the promotion of environments free of harassment are fundamental principles for all public servants, including those with command functions.
The administrative process also highlights the commitment of the Public Ministry to transparency and the eradication of abusive practices at the institutional level. The entity highlights that guaranteeing respectful work environments free of intimidation; It is an obligation that falls on all officials.
The investigation concluded that the lieutenant colonel’s conduct not only harmed individual rights, but also compromised the institutional values that support the functioning of the Army.
