According to the Federal Police, the criminal scheme generated R$6 billion in revenue over the last five years, with R$800 million in 2024 alone, covering operations both in Brazil and in other countries.
The Civil Police of the State of São Paulo confirmed the captain’s removal Diogo Costa Cangeranawho was arrested on suspicion of involvement with the First Command of the Capital (). The arrest occurred during a Federal Police operation, which is investigating a money laundering scheme associated with the criminal faction, it is estimated that the group has generated around R$60 billion in the last five years. Cangerana, who worked at the Military House of Palácio dos Bandeirantes, was transferred to the 13th Battalion in September.
Investigations revealed that other police officers, in addition to managers of financial institutions and accountants, were also involved in a scheme that encompasses money laundering, drug trafficking and illegal arms trade. According to the Federal Police, the criminal scheme generated R$6 billion in revenue over the last five years, with R$800 million in 2024 alone, covering operations both in Brazil and in other countries.
The operation resulted in the execution of 16 arrest warrants, including that of Captain Cangerana and another military police officer, Cyllas Salerno Elia Júnior, who is a partner in 2 GO Bank, an institution suspected of facilitating illicit activities.
2 GO Bank, which has partnerships with football clubs such as Esporte Clube Vitória, is under investigation for its possible connection to the scheme. The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, spoke about the operation, highlighting the importance of the Military Police and stating that any misconduct will be strictly punished.
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Published by Fernando Dias
