Police seize assets of alleged DIAN tax embezzlers

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Police seize assets of alleged DIAN tax embezzlers
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 14:32
Matt Snyder

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More than 100 properties have been seized that police claim were purchased using funds diverted from Colombia's treasurey. The properties are alleged to have been bought by officials at Colombia's tax agenecy (DIAN) who embezzled at least $2 billion using false tax refunds during the Uribe administration.

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Of the 14 suspects already charged, 12 have denied all charges against them, and two, including the alleged mastermind Blanca Jasmin Bercerra, have pled guilty to some of the charges against them

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