Operation “No Discounts”, triggered by the Federal Police in April this year, dismantled a scheme that resulted in thousands of victims
A CPMI He heard on Thursday (28) the testimony of a public defender who worked against illegal discounts in the benefits of retirees. The scheme, which resulted in thousands of victims, was the target of the operation “without discounts”, triggered by in April this year. During the session, the defender revealed that she had already warned of the need to reinforce security and expand investigations, but, according to her, no effective measure was taken before the operation. Parliamentarians also pointed out that the signs of fraud dates back to 1994, which means that the scheme would have crossed four federal governments without action being adopted.
The irregularities mainly affected retirees who receive a minimum wage, many of them surprised with improper discounts that compromised basic expenses such as rent, medicines and food. The commission now seeks to identify who benefited from the scheme and if there was a participation or omission of public agents over the years. The case was classified as a serious attack on the dignity of Brazilian retirees, as it involves essential values for the survival of millions of families.
