BOGOTÁ — A U.S. citizen detained in Bogotá on Sunday on suspicion of sexual violence against a minor was released Tuesday. Colombian authorities concluded that forensic, physical, and psychological tests found no evidence of sexual abuse or physical violence.

Astrid Cáceres, Director of the Colombian Institute of Family Well-being, characterized the circumstances that led to the detention as a misunderstanding. "Sexual violence with the children is totally ruled out," Cáceres said.

The detainee and his wife traveled to Colombia to pursue the adoption of three siblings. Neighbors reported seeing the man and a child on an apartment balcony. This prompted the neighbors to assume an assault was occurring and notify police.

Police entered the apartment and identified three minors aged 4, 7, and 15. The minors were transported to a medical facility for evaluation. Norberto Caro, Sectional Head of Protection and Special Services of the Police, said the man was initially arrested for alleged acts of sexual abuse with a minor.

The Colombian Prosecutor's Office stated, "All the forensic, physical, psychological tests; the interviews and other expert reports carried out, and the judicial police activities carried out showed that there has been no sexual abuse or physical violence. There are no elements that indicate criminal conduct." The Colombian Institute of Family Well-being confirmed the three minors are two girls and one boy.

Migración Colombia reported the U.S. citizen entered Colombia on June 6 through El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá without entry restrictions. Colombian authorities have not publicly identified the U.S. citizen. The U.S. Department of State declined to comment, citing privacy reasons.