138-01

The Office of Institutional Integrity submitted a statement of charges and evidence against an individual (the "Respondent") for the alleged commission of a fraudulent practice in the context of the Water, Basic Sanitation, and Electrification Program for the Colombian Pacific Region as Part of the "Plan Todos Somos Pazcífico" (the "Program"). The Sanctions Officer determined that it was more likely than not that the Respondent committed the fraudulent practice of which he was accused. For this reason, a sanction of debarment for a period of eight (8) years was imposed. During that time, the Respondent will not be able to participate in or obtain the award of contracts in projects or activities financed by the Bank Group. In accordance with section 8.3 of the Sanctions Procedures, the sanction imposed was extended to a company where the Respondent is a majority shareholder, the deputy manager, and exercises economic and administrative control.