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Criminal complaints involving business activity

When an incident affects a business, the first step is to understand its nature. We assess the information, distinguish criminal issues from contractual disputes and define the appropriate legal support.

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Based in Bogotá · Advice on Colombian law

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Should every breach of contract lead to a criminal complaint?

No. A breach, financial loss or commercial disagreement does not by itself establish a criminal offence. The facts, evidence and elements of any potential offence require assessment. That review can also identify whether a contractual claim or another course of action is appropriate.

From the facts to a supported course of action

Establish what happened

We build a timeline of the people involved, decisions and available records, distinguishing verified facts from assumptions.

Assess available routes

We examine potential criminal issues and their relationship with civil, commercial or employment claims, including standing and applicable deadlines.

Prepare and file a complaint

Where the assessment supports it, we organise the account and supporting material and assist with filing through the competent channels within the agreed engagement.

Represent the victim’s interests

The engagement may cover monitoring, applications and procedural participation. Filing a complaint does not guarantee a trial, conviction or recovery of funds.

What to prepare for our first conversation

This information helps us understand the matter and propose the appropriate scope.

  • A timeline with dates, places and people who know the facts.
  • Contracts, communications, payment records and available supporting material.
  • Information on the identified loss and its supporting evidence.
  • Any previous complaints, case references or summonses.
  • An inventory of files and the people holding the originals.

Use the contact form for a general description. We will agree on how to share confidential documents after initial contact.

Common questions

Must I pay a lawyer to file a complaint?

The Prosecutor General’s Office provides free reporting channels and does not require intermediaries to receive complaints. Our service is professional advice and representation where needed, not a fee for access to the justice system.

What information should a complaint contain?

A clear account of the known facts, including when, how and where they occurred, with available supporting material. The Prosecutor’s Office also asks whether the same facts have already been reported to another authority.

Can I send evidence through the contact form?

Please use the form only for a general description. After initial contact, we will agree on a channel and the scope of review before receiving confidential records or information about third parties.

Official references

General information about the service. The applicable rules and course of action depend on the facts and documents of each matter.

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