The Civil Police discovered a money laundering scheme involving wineries, tobacco stores and grocery stores in several cities in São Paulo. Financial transactions exceed R$100 million in one year, the majority being cash transactions.
This Thursday (7), the operation carried out 24 search warrants, resulting in the arrest of a suspect for illegal possession of a firearm.
Documents, electronics and foreign products were seized, indicating the use of popular stores for money laundering.
During the investigations, two more people involved were identified and the group's financial center was located in Suzano. The freezing of assets and valuables of those being investigated was decreed.
The investigation, which began in August 2023 after a kidnapping in the region, was conducted by the Narcotics Investigations Department (Dise). The operation began with the arrest of members of the same criminal organization, following on from the initial incident.
During the execution of the warrants, the Police discovered an office acting as a “financial HQ” and obtained information about other companies and individuals.
Investigations continue with the aim of completely dismantling and disrupting the organization.
*Under the supervision of André Rigue
Source: CNN Brasil
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