Colombia’s Office of the Inspector General has launched a preventive action regarding lottery and gambling draws nationwide, following a recent scandal involving the Medellín Lottery, where the wife of a former deputy manager won a billion-peso prize. The case triggered alarms over potential corruption and internal manipulation, prompting the agency to intensify oversight of the national gaming system.
According to official sources, the Second Delegate for Oversight of Public Function ordered Coljuegos and departmental lotteries to provide detailed information on their auditing, monitoring, and control mechanisms before, during, and after each draw.
The goal is to prevent fraud, ensure transparency, and strengthen public trust in the system. Experts warn that vulnerabilities in elements such as drawing balls, databases, and internal procedures could open the door to irregularities.
This institutional review also follows the creation of a special oversight team to accompany the criminal investigation into the Medellín case, with a judicial prosecutor assigned to supervise the legal proceedings.
The scandal gained national attention and prompted additional control measures by Coljuegos, the Superintendency of Health, and the Attorney General’s Office.
The controversy has sparked a public debate about the legality of lottery draws, operational protocols, and the ethics of the officials involved. In this context, Coljuegos is also under pressure following President Petro’s visit to Medellín and the start of an audit that has triggered national controversy. Mundo Video recently reported on the matter: “Coljuegos’ persecution of Medellín after Petro’s visit: Lottery audit sparks national controversy”
