One gang suspected of committing big scams on the internet is the target of an operation by the São Paulo Civil Police, in conjunction with the state Public Ministry, this Tuesday morning (24). Those investigated would be involved in fraud such as “INSS scam”, “fake lawyer scam” and “ghost hand scam”.
Already “Operation End of the Fable”are fulfilled 173 judicial orders120 of which were search and seizure cases and 53 were temporary arrests, in São Paulo, Minas Gerais and the Federal District.
According to police investigations, the targets used online betting sites, known as BETs and fintechs, to move amounts obtained illegally. They would even clone victims’ Pix keys. The investigation also investigates the crime of money laundering.
Properties, vessels and R$100 million
In addition to arrests and searches, the operation targets the property of those being investigated. The MP identified at least 36 properties linked to the group, with assets registered in the name of third parties and shell companies, in addition to hundreds of vehicles and vessels.
From this, the Court ordered the judicial blocking of up to R$100 million in each of the 86 current accounts, of individuals and legal entities, identified in the investigation.
The measures were authorized by the 2nd Court Specializing in Tax Crimes, Criminal Organizations and Laundering of Goods and Valuables in the capital of São Paulo.
Around 400 police officers from Deic (State Department of Criminal Investigations) and prosecutors are taking part in the action. The operation also has the support of other departments of the São Paulo Civil Police, in addition to the civil police of Minas Gerais and the Federal District.
