The DIAN and the Attorney General's Office will summon more than 20,000 taxpayers facing criminal charges for tax evasion in Colombia.

The National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN), in coordination with the Attorney General's Office, announced a nationwide notification campaign to summon 20,944 taxpayers facing criminal proceedings or active complaints for failing to transfer to the State the amounts collected from VAT and Withholding Tax.

The total amount owed by these taxpayers amounts to 911.59 billion pesos, resources that the State considers essential for financing social programs and the general functioning of the country. The call for applications will be held this Tuesday, June 17, at DIAN branch offices throughout the country.

Luis Eduardo Llinás Chica, acting general director of the Dian, explained that this event represents "a concrete opportunity for taxpayers to settle their debts, avoiding legal consequences."

He also noted that the goal of these workshops is to strengthen tax compliance and ensure fiscal justice.

During the last opportunity to regularize their situation during the day, taxpayers will have access to various mechanisms to catch up, including:

The entities point out that those who fail to attend or regularize their tax status will be subject to measures such as seizure, inclusion in the State's registry of delinquent debtors, and the continuation of criminal proceedings.

“Tax non-compliance directly affects those who do pay. This call is not just a legal warning , but an act of fairness to millions of compliant Colombians,” Llinás stated.

As part of the Sixth National Collection Campaign, "Up to Date with the Dian," the agency will also implement forced recovery actions:

Among them, the seizure of 220 seized assets belonging to 137 taxpayers, with an associated value exceeding 202.044 billion pesos.

Application of 5,200 judicial deposits, equivalent to 80.317 billion pesos , which will be paid toward the debts of 720 taxpayers.

These measures are part of a national strategy to reduce tax evasion, facilitate voluntary normalization, and avoid additional penalties, such as criminal convictions or more severe financial penalties.

The DIAN reiterated that those with outstanding debts can still take advantage of the available mechanisms and avoid further consequences. The agency noted that it remains open to in-person and online channels to provide guidance on payment alternatives and tax normalization.