Editor’s Note
The DIAN has launched a new virtual auction featuring a wide range of high-value assets, from jewelry and gold to vehicles and machinery. According to officials, many items may start at attractive base prices.
The National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) announced a new virtual public auction where citizens can bid on jewelry, gold bars, watches, precious materials and stones, as well as vehicles, motorcycles, and industrial machinery, among other high-value assets.
DIAN explained that these assets come under state management following legal processes related to smuggling, customs violations, or abandonment, and their sale through public auction allows for the recovery of resources for the Nation.
The auction will take place from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026. During this period, registered participants can place their bids virtually, following the rules established by the platform.
To participate, prior registration on the Banco Popular’s “El Martillo” website is mandatory. Once a user is created, individuals can access the catalog, select assets of interest, and learn step-by-step the bidding procedure.
DIAN issued a special call to the public to consult only official channels and to be wary of messages, social media posts, or alleged intermediaries offering “slots,” preferential access, or facilitation to participate in the auction.
With this auction, DIAN puts assets that were under state custody back into circulation and opens a direct sales process to the public, in which anyone can participate under the same rules.