Coljuegos fines influencer Javier Arias 'Stunt' $116 million for holding illegal raffles without the permits required in Colombia

NewsThe content creator promoted raffles for vehicles, motorcycles, and cash prizes through the sale of digital tickets. Influencer Javier Arias Castañeda, known on social media as 'Stunt', was fined $116 million by Coljuegos. Photo: Coljuegos / Instagram: @javier.arias.stunt12.11.2026 19:59 Updated: 12.11.2026 19:59 Influencer Javier Arias Castañeda, known on social media as "Stunt", received a $116 million fine imposed by Coljuegos on November 12, 2026, for holding raffles and giveaways through digital platforms without the authorization required to carry out such activities in Colombia. The sanction is related to the promotion of high-value giveaways on social media, through which he offered prizes such as vehicles and large sums of money. According to Colombian regulations, those who organize raffles and games of chance must have the corresponding permits from the competent authorities. Coljuegos reminded that these activities are not exempt from oversight simply because they are carried out on digital platforms, and that their organizers must comply with the legal requirements established to operate. The influencer became known for promoting giveaways of luxury vehicles and motorcycles. Photo:Instagram: @javier.arias.stunt READ ALSO Who is Javier Arias 'Stunt' and how did his raffles work?Javier Arias became known on social media for posting videos of stunts on high-displacement motorcycles. Over time, his content began to focus on promoting raffles and giveaways of luxury vehicles, motorcycles, apartments, and cash prizes. The content creator has more than one million followers on Instagram and used his digital platforms to promote these activities. To participate, interested parties had to purchase products he called 'stickers', which functioned as digital tickets through the website Mundostick.com. The prices of these tickets ranged from $10,000 to $5 million, depending on the promotions he posted on his social media. Some packages offered greater chances of winning and were identified as "the blessed ones." In certain draws, the announced prizes included several vehicles or cash deposits that could reach $500 million. Giveaways held on digital platforms must have authorization from Coljuegos. Photo:Instagram: @javier.arias.stunt READ ALSO This is how the operation in which Javier Arias was captured in Necoclí unfoldedJavier Arias' name had also caught the attention of authorities in March 2026, when he was captured during an operation in the village of El Totumo, in Necoclí, Antioquia. The procedure was carried out by units of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Interpol (Dijín) of the National Police, in coordination with the Attorney General's Office, with support from the Army and cooperation from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Javier Arias, known as 'Stunt', was sanctioned for holding high-value giveaways. Photo:Instagram: @javier.arias.stuntDuring a search and seizure procedure, authorities found two pistols, two shotguns, a .22 caliber precision carbine, and 1,926 cartridges of different calibers. In addition, they found more than $208 million in cash. The capture was made in flagrante delicto for the alleged crime of manufacturing, trafficking, carrying, or possessing firearms. Nathalia Díaz GuzmánNEWS DESKLATEST NEWS READ ALSO Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERSSign up for our newsletters and receive news in your email based on your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always up to date with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up to date with the most relevant news as it happens. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITIONReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.