Colonel Accused of Sexual Harassment, Embezzlement at Támara Prison

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 22, 2026 · Originally reported June 22, 2026 by La Prensa

Colonel Juan Carlos Osorto, former director of Honduras's main prison in Támara, faces accusations of sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and coercion from female staff, along with an investigation into L8 million (about $320,000) missing from prison canteen funds.

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