Director-General, Andrei Rodrigues, said in an interview with CNN Backstage that “there is no contamination in the financial system. There is no problem with the financial system or Faria Lima.”, This Thursday (28), in Brasilia.
During the interview, the director general clarified some points about the operation against the involvement of the (first command of the capital) in gas stations on Thursday (28) of the Federal Police.
“There are some funds improperly used to commit crimes,” said Andrei pointing out the non -commitment of the credibility of Faria Lima Avenue as the main financial hub of the country.
Operation Quasar aims to dismantle money laundering schemes, with financial impact and involvement of criminal organizations. Warrants are fulfilled on Avenida Faria Limathe country’s main shopping center, which is in the state capital.
Although both have the same focus, this operation has no relation to the launched by MPSP (Public Prosecutor of São Paulo) also this Thursday.
The investigation identified a investment to hide equity of illicit originwith evidence of connection with criminal factions.
The agents They meet 14 search and seizure warrants in the cities of São Paulo, Campinas and Ribeirão Preto. The Federal Court authorized the full sequestration of investment funds used for illicit movement, in addition to the blocking of assets and values up to the limit of about R $ 1.2 billion, amount corresponding to the tax assessments already performed. It was also determined the removal of the banking and fiscal confidentials of individuals and legal entities involved.
