The Bahia Civil Police investigates High class students suspected of integrating a criminal association specializing in scams in the purchase of Abadás for the Carnival of Salvador.
Based on the evidence of fraud, the Consumer Protection Police Station (Decon) launched the abbot operation between February 21 and 24, to dismantle the scheme.
According to police, the group used cloned and “oranges” cards to make registrations and withdraw the Abadás in commercial establishments. According to the investigations, the damage avoided for the cabin with the operation was estimated at about $ 15,000.
According to police, during the operation, a computer student was caught trying to remove a abbot from a cabin in a store in the Caminho das Trees neighborhood of Salvador.
With police action, the attempted fraud was frustrated, and the purchase reversal was made before the product was delivered to the suspect. “Intelligence techniques, such as surveillance, throughout the weekend, made it possible to locate the main suspect. He was questioned and can answer for estelionato and criminal association, ”explained Decon’s holder, delegate Thiago Costa.
Taken to the police station, the investigated revealed details about the criminal scheme. In testimony, the student pointed out another person as the mentor of the action.
According to the Civil Police, investigations continue to identify all members of the criminal association, dismantle fraud and hold those involved. In addition, the police seek to reimburse the impaired commercial establishments. “The work will be intensified in the coming days, focusing on continuing the operation until the end of the carnival,” said the delegate.
