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BOGOTÁ — A judge on Saturday ordered the arrest of former President Alvaro Uribe’s chief of staff for alleged involvement in spying on judges, journalists and politicians by the domestic security agency.

Bernardo Moreno, 51, is the second top former aide to Uribe to be ordered arrested on criminal charges.

Judge Marlene Orjuela ordered Moreno jailed while he is tried for criminal conspiracy, abuse of public office and other charges.

Moreno faces at least three years in prison if convicted by the Supreme Court. He denies any wrongdoing.

Denver Post wire reports

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